Russell May

Stuart Russell May, Jr. ,81, of Waynesboro, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1936 in Weyers Cave the son of the late Stuart R., Sr. and Texie Anna May. Russell was a lifelong member of Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren in Crimora, where he served on the church board and as a deacon. He was the founder and owner of Russell May Landscaping since 1970. Along with his strong work ethic, he had a passion for classic cars and enjoyed attending car shows with friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary Helen May, Lettie May, and Patty Morris. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Charlene (Thomas) May; children, Julie Botkin and husband, David of Crimora, Kevin “Scott” May and wife, Amber of Waynesboro and Charles Andrew “Chuck” May and wife, Tammy of Crimora; his loved and cherished grandchildren, Amanda Charlene “Mandy” Botkin, Jordan Brooks and husband, Brandon, Charles “Andrew” May, Jr. and wife, Kristin, Dylan Alford May, Kaleb Kinton May, and wife, Lauren, Walker Scott May, Ayden Sprouse, Joey Lambert, Felicia Lambert, Brittani Clark and husband, Stevie, and Jadynn Lambert; special niece, JoAnne Estes and husband, Danny of Staunton; as well as numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren, 36 Crimora Mine Rd., Crimora, with Pastor David Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Forest Chapel Church of the Brethren Witness Commission. Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories online with the family by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com.