of Little Rock, AR
February 15, 1919 - May 16, 2015
Chester Arthur May of Little Rock died peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2015.
He was born February 15, 1919 in Walcott, Arkansas to the late Racie Herbert and Tilda Mae May. He was a longtime member & deacon of Immanuel Baptist Church. Chester served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was the owner & operator of May's Citgo in downtown Little Rock for over 40 years and retired from Coulson Oil.
Chester is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Christine May and his grandson, Scott May.
He is survived by his children, Jerry May (Kay) of Richmond, Texas, Sharon Northern (Bud) of Little Rock and Mark May (Shelly) of Fayetteville.
Ten grandchildren, Blayne Northern (Debbie) of Cabot, Meredith May (Tracy) of Sugar Land, Texas, Chris May (Robin) of Katy, Texas, Nikki Chumley (Brett) of Benton, Susana May of Richmond, Texas, Dustin May (Karen) of Fayetteville, Lacy Smith (Mark) of Dallas, Texas, Haley May of Dallas, Texas, Max May and Maggie May, both of Fayetteville and eleven great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Parkway Heights with special thanks to Vicki Callan.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501) 224-8300. A graveside service will follow at 1:00 P.M. at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to make a donation to Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock.
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Tony Hood Vernich
Friday, May 22, 2015
My Family rented to Chester his station at 9th and Scott all the years he was in business. He was a man of integrity and a true gentleman. I learned how to be a man from him. He will be missed. Sorry that I was not at the funeral, I have been out of town for 10 days for work an just got back into town this Morning. You and your family are in our prayers.
Brian and Kathy Strickland
Friday, May 22, 2015
To Mark and Family,
So sorry to hear the news of your dads passing. What a good full life he had. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and Kathy Strickland and family
Paula Smith
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Sharon and family- I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
Kenneth & Gertrude Beard
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Sharon,
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. We know you and your siblings and all the grandchildren will miss him very much. We know he is with your Mom and the Lord and that we can rejoice in, but oh how he will be missed. Kenneth loved to talk to him about his old truck. We spent many years sitting by them in church. We pray for you and all your family at this hard time, but know God will give you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Love,
Kenneth & Gertrude
Shelly (Taylor) van Zy;
Thursday, May 21, 2015
We have so many wonderful memories of visiting Aunt Christine and Uncle Chester over the years- eating at Cracker Barrel and food picked out of his garden. He was a man of few words, but exhibited a genuine love for his family. Looking forward to that great reunion one day!
Monnie Murtha
Monday, May 18, 2015
I have wonderful memories of Chester and Christine. I remember Sharon, Jerry and Mark as very young children. Chester always had a big smile and seemed a happy, gregarious kind of guy. You three had wonderful parents so all of you must be good people! My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless Chester. Cousin Monnie Sue Wilcoxson Murtha (Pearlie's daughter)
stephen C. Hill
Monday, May 18, 2015
Deepest condolences to Chester's family. I would like to have known him.
Blayne,Debbie, Austin, Abby, Addie and Blayne
Monday, May 18, 2015
We will all miss you PaPa. Give Maw-Maw a great big hug from us all.
We love you.
Blayne Northern
Monday, May 18, 2015
We will miss you PaPa. Will never look at grease or motor oil on my face the same way again.
I love you.
Dustin, Karen, Avery, and Race May
Sunday, May 17, 2015
A blessed family made possible by a blessed man