Richard D. "Tadpole" May Jr., 56, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013. He was born October 18, 1956 in Punta Gorda. He worked as a teenager for Gulf Shore Seafood, many years with the Davey Tree Co. and for Waste Management. The last few years he spent on the water as a commercial fisherman doing what he loved best, fishing.
He is survived by daughters, Jennifer Boysel and Tiffany May; granddaughter, Tayler Temple; sisters, B.J Werner and Gladys Reynolds; niece, Mandy Millard; nephews, John Reynolds, Robert and Michael Werner, Larry and Jeffrey May; mother in law, Ruth Temple. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Hazel May; sister, Wanda May; brother, Larry May and his beloved wife, Barbara May.
A Memorial/Birthday Celebration will be held from 7pm till 10pm Friday October 18, 2013 at the Ridge Harbor's Community Hall, 30337 Cedar Road, Punta Gorda.