August 18, 2023
John Clinton “John Boy” May, III, 67, of Covington, died Friday, August 18, 2023 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.
John was born October 19, 1955 in Covington, a son of the late John C. May, Jr. and Sylvia Slaton May. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Terry Wayne May; one brother, Roger May; two sisters, Linda May and Jerry May; and his step-mother, Cynthia May.
John retired from Walmart as a door greater after more than 20 years of employment. A lifelong car enthusiast, John was a member of Kars Unlimited car club. He also volunteered for the Roanoke MDA Car Show as well as the American Cancer Society.
Surviving are his wife of 20 years, Paula Dameron May of Covington; one son, John C. May, IV and his wife Heather of Jacksonville, NC; a daughter, Misty May of Covington; three grandchildren, Cody May, Kaylee May, and Gabriella May; two brothers, Daniel May of White Sulphur Springs, WV, and Garland “Dale” May of Hot Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Mandy Powell of Covington.
The family will receive their friends on Monday, August 21, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Arritt Funeral Home. Following the visitation, and in keeping with Mr. May’s wishes, his body will be cremated.
The family asks those wishing to make memorial contributions in John’s name do so to: The Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Rd, Covington, VA 24426.
Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends wishing to send tributes online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com
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August 21, 2023 at 10:00:00 PM
Arritt Funeral Home, South Highland Avenue, Covington, VA, USA
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