Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRussell Roger MAY 
470, Clara Smith May-Obituary,256, Russell Roger May
470, Clara Smith May-Obituary,256, Russell Roger MayBirthApr 8, 1945, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Russell Roger May
DeathFeb 26, 2024, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina256, Russell Roger May
FatherRoy Elwood MAY (1921-2001)
MotherClara Mae SMITH (1922-2021)
Spouses
Marriage1991256, Russell Roger May
Obituary Online notes for Russell Roger MAY
2/27/2024
Russell Roger May
April 8, 1945 — February 26, 2024
Burlington
Russell Roger May, age 78, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Roy Elwood and Clara Mae Smith May. He was survived by his wife of 33 years, Peggy Ann Warren May.
Russell was the owner and operator of May’s Masonry and formerly worked for Burlington Industries, Pioneer Plant. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed helping people. He was a member of the North Carolina Wild Foods Association and the Alamance County Historical Museum. Russell was a talented wood craftsman helping to restore the rose arbor and outside kitchen at the Historical Museum. He enjoyed various water sports and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Warren May of the home; step son, Keith Brannock and his wife, Terri of Burlington; grandchildren, Cameron Sasser and her husband, Patrick of Goldsboro and Clay Brannock of Fuqua Varina; brothers, Fred May and his wife, Bernise of Burlington, Emanuel May of Raleigh and Robert May and his wife, Karen of Burlington.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Faith Christian Church by Rev. Reid Dickens. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. 256, Russell Roger May
Russell Roger May
April 8, 1945 — February 26, 2024
Burlington
Russell Roger May, age 78, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Roy Elwood and Clara Mae Smith May. He was survived by his wife of 33 years, Peggy Ann Warren May.
Russell was the owner and operator of May’s Masonry and formerly worked for Burlington Industries, Pioneer Plant. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed helping people. He was a member of the North Carolina Wild Foods Association and the Alamance County Historical Museum. Russell was a talented wood craftsman helping to restore the rose arbor and outside kitchen at the Historical Museum. He enjoyed various water sports and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Warren May of the home; step son, Keith Brannock and his wife, Terri of Burlington; grandchildren, Cameron Sasser and her husband, Patrick of Goldsboro and Clay Brannock of Fuqua Varina; brothers, Fred May and his wife, Bernise of Burlington, Emanuel May of Raleigh and Robert May and his wife, Karen of Burlington.
A service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Faith Christian Church by Rev. Reid Dickens. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. 256, Russell Roger May