Obituary for Jim May
James T. May, Jr., 72
EAST LIVERPOOL – James T. May, Jr., of Highlandtown, passed away Sunday morning, November 29, 2020 at the East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 72.
Born in East Liverpool, October 31, 1948, he was a son of the late James T. May, Sr. and Juanita Watson Williams. A resident of this area all his life, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. During the war, Jim was exposed to Agent Orange which affected him throughout his life. Jim worked at Crucible Steel and later worked as a service manager for several area car dealerships. He was a member of the DAV John W. Covert Chapter #47 in East Liverpool.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Cornwell May, at home, as well as his three children: James T. “Jamie” May, III and his wife, Sharon, of Washington State, Eric Dillard of St. Clairsville, and Kristy Dillard of Wellsville. There are two grandchildren: Eric Dillard, II, and Malani Jane Lovett. He also leaves a sister, Anita Cianni and her husband, Frank, of Calcutta, and a special niece who he talked to everyday, Robin Porter and her husband, Larry, of Kentucky.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Hoppie.
EAST LIVERPOOL – James T. May, Jr., of Highlandtown, passed away Sunday morning, November 29, 2020 at the East Liverpool City Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 72.
Born in East Liverpool, October 31, 1948, he was a son of the late James T. May, Sr. and Juanita Watson Williams. A resident of this area all his life, he was a veteran of the Vietnam War where he served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. During the war, Jim was exposed to Agent Orange which affected him throughout his life. Jim worked at Crucible Steel and later worked as a service manager for several area car dealerships. He was a member of the DAV John W. Covert Chapter #47 in East Liverpool.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Cornwell May, at home, as well as his three children: James T. “Jamie” May, III and his wife, Sharon, of Washington State, Eric Dillard of St. Clairsville, and Kristy Dillard of Wellsville. There are two grandchildren: Eric Dillard, II, and Malani Jane Lovett. He also leaves a sister, Anita Cianni and her husband, Frank, of Calcutta, and a special niece who he talked to everyday, Robin Porter and her husband, Larry, of Kentucky.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his beloved dog, Hoppie.