James C. May

James Clifton May, 101,of Acworth, Georgia went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was born on May 7, 1915, in Vidalia, Georgia to Thomas and Maggie May. He is survived by his beautiful bride of 74 years, Peggy Wynette Echols May, his son, James Clifton May, Jr. (Debbie), his daughter, Peggy Susan May Roundtree (Philip), granddaughters, Kendra May Berry (Alan), and Julie Evelyn Roundtree, two great grandchildren, and one great, great grandchild. He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Maggie May, his grandson, 1st Lt. J. T. May (US Army), 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. He served his country in the US Air Force during WWII and the Korean War in Special Air Missions and Air Sea Rescue Atlantic Division. He retired from the United States Government in 1970 as an inspector of the C-5, C141, and C130 aircraft and has been a resident of Cobb County for 56 years. He then worked for Cobb County Government in the tax and engineering departments and retired in 1980. As a teenager, he worked as a caddy at Bobby Jones Golf Course and at Candler Park Golf Course. He was an avid sports fan and often made 75 cents for a round of golf. On a par 32, he often scored a 28 or 29. He was a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite, and Shriners for 51 years. He was an active member of King Spring Baptist Church in Smyrna, Georgia, former member of Lost Mountain Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia, and Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Ridgecrest, North Carolina where he and Peggy had a summer home. According to his daughter, Susan, he had a devout faith in Jesus Christ. “My father would ask the Lord each morning who he could assist that day, and then he would do it. He never expected any recognition for the caring love he shared for others. He considered it his deepest honor to serve his Christ in any possible way. Even during his final days on this earth, he was praying for people who had various needs. He would ask me to record his prayers and send them to individuals via text messages. He called every man ‘Brother’ and treated everyone with the deepest respect. He often laughed and said that the reason he went to the church service each Sunday was to kiss and hug the ladies. He loved life and people more than anyone I have ever seen, but he loved my mother (his bride) the most! They are a shining example of what a true Christian marriage is supposed to be. I have never witnessed anyone provide such outstanding care for a spouse the way my mother cared for my father during his final years on this earth. I am honored to be their daughter.” The visitation and funeral for Mr. May will be held at Carmichael Funeral Home 1130 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, GA on Tuesday, August 18, 2016. The visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11:00 a.m. in the Carmichael Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will follow the service at Kennesaw Memorial Park Veterans Section in Marietta, GA. The pallbearers will be grandson-in-law, Mr. Alan Berry, nephews, Mr. Jeff Lantz, Mr. Jay Smithson, Mr. Joe Smithson, Mr. Kelly Strawn, and

Mr. Frank Thompson. The opening prayer will be given by Mr. Frank Fulton. The eulogy will be given by his daughter, Susan. The closing prayer will be given by Dr. Scott Miller. Mrs. Tanya IssiacGorheshi will provide the music. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the following charities: Wellstar Community HospiceWellstar Foundation 805 Sandy Plains Road Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30066, Shriners Hospital 2425 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815, and Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children 92 W. Miller St. Orlando, FL 32806. Mr. May’s family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Wellstar Community Hospice for the excellent, compassionate care he received.

Burial arrangements under the direction of Kennesaw Memorial Park.