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Ralph May Obituary
DALLAS — Ralph May Sr., 83, of Dallas, has left this world to be with his loving wife on Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at The Gardens at Lakeside, Dallas.
Born in Ross Township, he was the son of the late Wilbur Edward May and Nellie Alice Lovelia Hummel May.
He served as a medic in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 as SP4 and United States 109th National Guard from 1960 to 1964. During his tour in Germany, he had the honor of touring with Elvis Presley.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marion Louise London May; and brothers Ronald, Dale, Donald, Carl, Eugene and Phillip.
He is survived by his sister, Iva May London; children Ralph (Rick) May Jr., of Sweet Valley, Valerie May, of Florida, Helen Davis, of Dallas, Eugene May, of Kingston, and Alan May and wife Nancy, of Nanticoke. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Teresa and Dean Davis.
Arrangements are under the care of Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St., Plains Township. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at a later date convenient for the family.
If desired, condolences can be mailed to 1531 Paddock Lane, Lakeland, FL 33815.
The May family would like to extended gratitude to all the staff at The Gardens at Lakeside for all their love, care and compassion to our dad. In addition, thank you Dr. Patel for the compassion he provided to dad.
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frances
November 4, 2018
Valerie, I am so sorry for your loss of your Father. he was a very sweet man.
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