Home > United States of America > Florida > Martin County > Riverside Memorial Park > Walter Christie May

Walter Christie May

1 / 1

❮ ❯

Walter Christie May

Birth	:	25 Sep 1909 Toledo, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
Death	:	16 Dec 2009 Rison, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Memorial Park, Martin County, USA
Coordinate	:	26.9706001, -80.1066971
Description	:	Walter C. May, age 100 of Rison, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was born September 25, 1909 at the family farm in the Toledo community to Robert J. May and Eudora Varnell May. Mr. May graduated from Rison High School in 1927. He was married to Earline Sims May for 54 years until her death in 1994. He was a lifelong member and supporter of the Rison United Methodist Church where he served over the years in many roles including Sunday School Teacher and Chairman of the Official Board. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1927-1933 and the... Read More	Walter C. May, age 100 of Rison, died on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He was born September 25, 1909 at the family farm in the Toledo community to Robert J. May and Eudora Varnell May. Mr. May graduated from Rison High School in 1927. He was married to Earline Sims May for 54 years until her death in 1994. He was a lifelong member and supporter of the Rison United Methodist Church where he served over the years in many roles including Sunday School Teacher and Chairman of the Official Board. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1927-1933 and the U.S. Army and Army Reserve from 1941-1950. He was a combat veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion for over 60 years. During the 1930's he played Semi-Pro AAA Baseball for teams in Boston, Seattle, and San Francisco. After returning from WWII, he was a businessman, farmer, and timberman in Greenville, Mississippi and in Rison. In addition to his parents and wife, Earline May, he was preceded in death by a son, Walter C. May, Jr., and a brother, Robert O. May of Greenville, Mississippi. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Michele Mai May of Lewisville, North Carolina; a brother James R. May of Jackson, Mississippi; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of family and personal friends. He led a full and active life and tried to be a friend to all, never meeting a stranger. Mr. May was always a Gentleman . . . and a Gentle Man. He loved his God, his family, his home, and his Country, America the Beautiful. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at the Rison United Methodist Church with Brother Jim Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at Buie Funeral Home in Rison. Memorials may be made to the Rison United Methodist Church; P. O. Box 468, Rison, Arkansas 71665. Arrangements are under the direction of Buie Funeral Home of Rison

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Walter Christie May's memorial?
Walter Christie May's memorial is located at: Riverside Memorial Park, Martin County, USA.
When did Walter Christie May death?
Walter Christie May death on 16 Dec 2009 in Rison, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Walter Christie May's memorial?
Latitude: 26.9706001
Longitude: -80.1066971

Family Members:

Parent

Robert James May

(1851 - 1937)

Florence Eudora Varnell May

(1882 - 1966)

Spouse

Earline Sims May

(1919 - 1994)

Children

Walter C. May Jr.

(1943 - 1993)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Columbarium
Tequesta, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9600700, -80.0945450

2. Jupiter Lighthouse Cemetery
Jupiter, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9482498, -80.0825882

3. Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Jupiter, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9421196, -80.1393509

4. Jupiter First Church Serenity Garden
Jupiter, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9126600, -80.1225700

5. Saint Peter Catholic Church Garden
Jupiter, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.9125800, -80.1259810

6. Banner Lake Cemetery
Hobe Sound, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0535180, -80.1374650

7. Christ Memorial Garden
Jupiter Island, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0589950, -80.1136200

8. Gomez Cemetery
Hobe Sound, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.0677630, -80.1346420

9. Saint Marks Episcopal Church Columbarium
Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.8312730, -80.0874460

10. Ashley Family Cemetery
Stuart, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1253160, -80.1763070

11. Mariner Sands Gardens
Stuart, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1261480, -80.1762170

12. Star of David Cemetery
Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.8145700, -80.2137170

13. New Monrovia Cemetery
Port Salerno, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1376190, -80.1967730

14. Pine Rest Cemetery
Port Salerno, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1384800, -80.1955700

15. Peace Presbyterian Church Memorial Garden
Stuart, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1423600, -80.1872900

16. Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Cemetery
Port Salerno, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1412688, -80.1924654

17. Glenwood Memorial Cemetery
Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.7672180, -80.0736320

18. Royal Palm Memorial Gardens
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.7616120, -80.0627980

19. Stuart Congregational Church Columbarium
Stuart, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1676740, -80.2375870

20. Evergreen Cemetery
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.7390500, -80.0597900

21. Hurricane of 1928 African American Mass Burial Sit
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, USA
Coordinate: 26.7363890, -80.0619440

22. Moores Cemetery
Stuart, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1764000, -80.2513240

23. Immanuel Lutheran Church Gardens
Palm City, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1726830, -80.2709630

24. Fernhill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum
Stuart, Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 27.1851692, -80.2516556