Bob was born in Wichita, Kansas to Roy and Gladys May. He has one brother, Roy May.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Emmitt May and Gladys Lometa May, in-laws, Jack Caravella Jr. and Rosemary Caravella, and his youngest son, Anthony Giovanni May.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Mary Jo May, sons, Vincent (Melissa), Alan (Lissa), and daughter, Dawn (James).
Grandfather to Tanner, Jake, Jacqueline, Avery, Ariel, and Jessica. He was also a proud great grandfather to Adeline.