Obituaries
Rev. Nathan L. May
( April 21, 1938 - December 5, 2020 )
Rev. Nathan L. May was born in Robbinsville, NC on April 21, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Judson May and Beulah Waldroup May, sister Colean May Davis, brother Rev. Lt. Col. Huel E. May, and brother Calvin J. May.
Nathan was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor and friend. Nathan served 36 years in the ministry touching and impacting the lives of many in his congregations and communities. Nathan was a man of God whose faith never wavered and a man that always wanted all glory to be given to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Those left to celebrate his life and cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Emile May: his three children, daughter Sandra May Roseman (Rick) of Sherrills Ford, NC, son Jonathan May (Suzy) of Sherrills Ford, NC, son Fred May (Carla) of Vale, NC; 6 grandchildren, Brooke, Matt, Austin, Addie, Abram, and Ameila; 4 great-grandchildren: Jayden, Ava, Lylah, and Beckham; brother Bill May (Dominique) of Belmont, NC; many nieces, nephews, beloved relatives and friends.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside Celebration of Life for the immediate family will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton, NC with the Rev. Mark Hovis officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the May family at PO Box 1124, Denver, NC 28037.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, PO Box 423, Lincolnton, NC 28093 and Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Nathan was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor and friend. Nathan served 36 years in the ministry touching and impacting the lives of many in his congregations and communities. Nathan was a man of God whose faith never wavered and a man that always wanted all glory to be given to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Those left to celebrate his life and cherish his memory are his wife of 61 years, Emile May: his three children, daughter Sandra May Roseman (Rick) of Sherrills Ford, NC, son Jonathan May (Suzy) of Sherrills Ford, NC, son Fred May (Carla) of Vale, NC; 6 grandchildren, Brooke, Matt, Austin, Addie, Abram, and Ameila; 4 great-grandchildren: Jayden, Ava, Lylah, and Beckham; brother Bill May (Dominique) of Belmont, NC; many nieces, nephews, beloved relatives and friends.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside Celebration of Life for the immediate family will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton, NC with the Rev. Mark Hovis officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the May family at PO Box 1124, Denver, NC 28037.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Ministry of Lincoln County, PO Box 423, Lincolnton, NC 28093 and Hospice & Palliative Care Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lincolnton, NC 28092.
Posted on 07 Dec 2020
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