It is with profound sadness and much love that the family of Milton E. May announce his passing on February 21, 2023 at 83 years of age.
Milton will be lovingly remembered by his children, Gary and Lisa May of Mannington, Pamela May and Todd Shaver of Fairmont, Daniel May and Vicki Crouso of Fairmont and Paula Layman of Morgantown; his grandchildren, Odessa Carpenter and Billy Kellar, Ryan and Sheena May, Logan Merrifield, Mariah and Alex Barger, Emily May and Joslyn Layman; and his great-grandchildren, Orion Long, Macy May, Salem Kellar and Trent May. Milton was the older of 10 children and is also survived by his siblings Edward and Sally May, Hubert and Lola May, James May, Peggy and John Schnepp, Betty and Gary Studenic, Loa and Mike Ztanze, John and Mary May, Richard and Susan May, and Wayne and Jeanne May; as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Janet Snodgrass May; infant daughter, Jennifer Lynn May; father, Francis P. May; mother, Helen Ewart May; father-in-law, William “Jay” Snodgrass; mother-in-law, Verna Lafferty Snodgrass; brother-in-law, Lynn Herbert; and sister-in-law, Alberta Ma.
Milton was born in Pittsburg, PA in 1940. He spent his 50-year career as a truck driver with various companies including Owens Illinois, Custom Carpets, and eventually retired from ABF. After marrying Janet in 1961, they made their home in Katy where he remained until his passing. Milton loved begin a grandfather and developed strong and loving bonds with his grandchildren as well as his great-grandchildren. He also loved the outdoors and remained active throughout his life hunting and spending time at his farm.
Services will be held at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV with visitation Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 from 5-8:00pm as well as Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 from 12-8:00pm and Monday, Feb. 27, 2023 from 12-2:00pm with funeral services beginning at 2:00pm with Pastor Orville Wright officiating. Interment will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Amedysis Hospice for their care and support with special Thanks to Michelle Perkey and Heather Cool for their dedication and caring during his final days.
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Milt was my neighbor and helped me more times than I can count. From cleaning ditches to doing roadwork. He was always there to help when we needed it. He will be missed very, very much in our little Katy community.
Always a smile and a friendly word. He will be missed. I'm praying "Godspeeds " His comforting and caring arms around his family and friends. Amen
Both Terri and I wish to send our heartfelt condolences to your family...