James "Jim" Calvin May Jr.

He was the son of the late James C. May, Sr. and the late Elva Yeatts May of Burkeville, VA. In addition to his parents a son, William Kenneth May, a brother, Sam Fears, and two sisters, Mildred Welton and Betty Atkinson, preceded him in death.

Jim was an Elder of Elon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, a self-employed Civil Engineer and Professional Land Surveyor (He never retired) and was a long standing member of the Elon Ruritan Club. He received his PhD from Virginia Tech and was a huge fan, “Go Hokies!”. He loved farming, cattle, growing apples and peaches and his flowers. He was the owner of Rock Hill Orchard in Elon, VA and sold for 40 years at The Lynchburg Community Market on Saturday mornings.

In addition to his loving wife, Fran, he is survived by his son, James C. May, III, (Kathy), daughter, Catherine May Lotspeich (Phil); brother, Joseph May (Marilyn); sister, Barbara Koonce (Donnie); brother in law, Warriner Atkinson; brother and sister in law, Woodrow, Jr. and Florence Southall; grandchildren, Kelsey LaFleur (Aaron), Zachary May (Abby), Joshua Lotspeich and Emily Lotspeich; great grandchildren, Parker LaFleur, Luke LaFleur, Evie LaFleur and Liam May who is on the way; and cousins in law, Carl and Terry Davis. He is also survived by his beloved dogs, Panda and Molly.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Elon Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Pastor Barry Tucker officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 – 10:45 prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Elon Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 2290 Cedar Gate Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572.