Robert was born in Tampa, Florida to Bertha Pearl Porter May and Frank Austin May.
Robert worked as an electrical engineer in the aerospace industry.
Robert is survived by his daughters, Anna Marie May (Colorado Springs) and Roberta Lynn May (Rio Rancho); son, Edward Allen May; daughter-in-law, Aki May (Fort Collins); grandchildren, Carlos A. Maldonado, Brandon Boyd, Nathan Boyd, Kai May; great grandchildren Charlotte Ann Maldonado and Nael Boyd.
Robert was pre-deceased by his parents Bertha Pearl May and Frank A. May, his brothers Frank A. May and Jack May and sister Bertha Ada May Jones.
Cremation services are in the care of Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories.
Memorial contributions may be made in Robert I May’s name to AFA Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.