of Clarksville, AR
October 5, 1966 - April 20, 2023
Our loved one, Charles Winston May, II, age 56, made his transition from earth to heaven on April 20, 2023. Born in Murfreesboro on October 5, 1966, he was the son of Sue Ann Sykes May and the late Charles Winston May.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved daughters Corey Dale and Emily Lucille May; three sisters, Melanie May Adamski and husband Jim Adamski of Longwood, Florida, Camellia May and husband Bijan Timjani of Fayetteville, and Carrie May of Crane Hill, Alabama; five nephews; four nieces; two great-nephews; stepmother Gayle May of Canton, Georgia; and stepbrother Gary Gilley of Edgefield, South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his brother Ralph; grandparents Ralph and Sue Sykes of Clarksville; and A.D. and Monie May of Delight.
He had many relatives all over the state and liked to call many close friends ''brother'' and ''cousin.'' Known to all as Winston, he loved his daughters, many friends, watching John Wayne movies, good food, and piloting airplanes. He was well-known for his sense of humor and outgoing attitude. He was an entrepreneur and had businesses in a variety of industries. He was quite proud of becoming a pilot and loved discussing flying. Winston grew up in Clarksville and attended Clarksville High School. Winston had most episodes of the Andy Griffith Show memorized. His family were some of the earliest pioneers of Johnson County.
Winston's memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 28, 2023, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville with a visitation luncheon with the family afterwards at the Johnson Co. Fairgrounds. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery.
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8 Condolence(s)
Laura Land
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Melanie, Camillia, Sue Ann, and family, I know it has been a year since Winston passed. I still think of all the fun we had when your family lived in Chattanooga TN when Melanie & I were in Jr high school. It was always a joy to be around your family since I was an only child. Love & prayers to you all. Laura Tanner Land
Brother Bill
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Little Brother, it hurts loosing you. I have a lot of great memories we shared, crappie fishing every opening day of dear season and seeing more deer swim then creek than most deer hunters, however as we know coming off the water and feeling the coldest temperatures the horrible 54 degrees.
Driving up to Branson with a trailer after our Mercedes broke down without even thinking that's way too far at 9 in the evening.
The times we cooked BBQ and crappie to feed friends and family just because .
Rest in peace Brother, way may be questioned getting in up there, but we'll see each other again.
Love you
Anne Moore
Friday, April 28, 2023
Our communication was brief but I respected his mechanical talents. He was friends with one of my daughters over time. All of us “here†could use more people like Winston was.
Nan Setser
Friday, April 28, 2023
Please except our most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Winston, our prayers are your family.
Elizabeth "Beth" Allters Carpenter
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Deepest sympathy to the May family on your loss. We are so very sorry we were unable to attend the services. Please know we are thinking of you at this time. Just so you know who we are, I am Maudie Bell's oldest daughter, Aunt Carrie's granddaughter, from Lodi. My husband is Cliff and our two children are Tracy and Carrie. Beth and Cliff Carpenter, Tracy and Irene Carpenter and Carrie and John Eberhard
Hunter Filbin
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Rest in peace Winston. What an honor and privilege it was to have known you. You always kept me laughing and thinking and I will cherish the memories for a long time. I pray for peace for your family and many friends. Until we meet again.
Gary & Michelle Duff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Corey and Emily so sorry for your loss. We pray you may feel the comfort and love of Jesus at this time and in the days to come.
JEFF HOLLAND
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
RIP Winston thank you for all you have done for me