James Lee May

James "Jim" L. May, age 88 of Linton, passed away peacefully at 3:39 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. He was born in Terre Haute on November 10, 1936, the son of Jonas Joseph May and Beatrice Rose (Roberts) May. Jim attended St. Peter Catholic Elementary School and was a 1955 graduate of Linton-Stockton High School. He began working at General Electric in Linton May 1955, and retired August 1984. He serviced in the United States Army. Jim was a faithful member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Linton from the age of four and throughout the rest of his life. He was a charter member of the Father Ryan #6679 Knights of Columbus (Life Member). On October 28, 2007 he was awarded the Brute'''' Society Award, recognizing his many years of work in the church. He was a life member of Linton B.P.O. Elks #866 in Linton. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Betty J. (Wheeler) May; a step-son, Leland D. Hixson (Barbara Bland); two step-grandchildren, Joshua D Hixson (Desirae) and Whitney L. Smith (Danny); four great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Newkirk; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his half-brother, Bill Newkirk; and a half-sister, Mary Gainey. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Linton at 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Father Srinivasa Malaka officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Linton. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 AM until time of Mass. Arrangements are in care of Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Linton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Linton Community Food Pantry. Envelopes will be available at the church. Online condolences may be shared at www.welchcornett.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Lee May, please visit our floral store.