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Charles William “Tooker” May

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Charles William “Tooker” May

Birth
Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Death
22 Feb 2022 (aged 88)
Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Gastonia, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA Add to Map
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Charles William "Tooker" May, 88, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on February 22, 2022 at his home. He was born December 14, 1933 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a son of the late Ulys (Eulis) Homer and Cynthia May. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Audra Dawn May; brothers Leonard, Albert and Jimmy May; sisters Betty Bentley, Ida Parker and Clara Biddix; granddaughter Destani May.

Charles was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family. He retired from Firestone Mill after 37 years of faithful service. He enjoyed gardening, time spent on the water and at the beach with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Sarah Ruth Peeler May; sons Charles Odell May, Avery "Pete" Clinton May and Brian Dale May; grandchildren Justin May, Brandy May, Josh Hayes, JoyAnne Hollifield and husband Michael, Christy Thompson, Kimberly Love; and three great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 1:45pm, Sunday, February 27, 2002 at McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia. A funeral service will follow in the Founders Chapel at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Roger Overton, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Gaston Memorial Park .
Charles William "Tooker" May, 88, went to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family on February 22, 2022 at his home. He was born December 14, 1933 in Gaston County, North Carolina, a son of the late Ulys (Eulis) Homer and Cynthia May. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Audra Dawn May; brothers Leonard, Albert and Jimmy May; sisters Betty Bentley, Ida Parker and Clara Biddix; granddaughter Destani May.

Charles was a devoted husband and father and enjoyed spending time with his family. He retired from Firestone Mill after 37 years of faithful service. He enjoyed gardening, time spent on the water and at the beach with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Sarah Ruth Peeler May; sons Charles Odell May, Avery "Pete" Clinton May and Brian Dale May; grandchildren Justin May, Brandy May, Josh Hayes, JoyAnne Hollifield and husband Michael, Christy Thompson, Kimberly Love; and three great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 - 1:45pm, Sunday, February 27, 2002 at McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia. A funeral service will follow in the Founders Chapel at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Roger Overton, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in Gaston Memorial Park .


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