Richard Martin May a lifelong resident of Rankin County and Scott County, MS gained his heavenly wings on March 19, 2022. Survived by his fiancée, Renee Hudson; son Tim May and wife Victoria May; mother and stepfather Barbara and John Cornelison; sister, Angie Moore; stepsisters Brenda Prewitt and Wanda Bynum; grandchildren, Anna Kate May, Elliott Ramagos and Tucker Burchfield; niece Brittney Savell; nephews, Trenton Moore, Chandler May, and Charles May with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins who will all miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Robert May; brother, Charles Patrick May; stepbrother, Johnny Cornelison and stepsister, Linda Pickard.
Ricky May was born on December 15, 1967, to Charles and Barbara May. He was a graduate of Richland Attendance Center and worked as a skilled carpenter and handyman for the better part of 25 years. Ricky was a devoted grandfather and avid mountain climber of sorts. He loved playing practical jokes on family and friends. He would often find himself laughing harder at his own jokes than the spectators listening would. But more than anything Ricky cherished his family. It was seldom he met a stranger, and it goes without saying he will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who knew him.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 23,2022 at 1:00 pm at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Burial followed in Antioch Steele Cemetery in Scott County, MS. Visitation was held 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the funeral home.
