ARKADELPHIA

— William Jesse “Bill” May, age 77 of Arkadelphia, died September 23, 2020, at his home. He was born November 25, 1942 in Arkadelphia, to George and Inez May. He was a retired master plumber, a member of the Arkadelphia Church of Christ, and a veteran of the US Army . He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Marilyn Patterson May; his parents; and one son, Sean Patrick May.

Survivors include one son, Joe and his wife,Teresa May of Alpine; two daughters, Erin May of North Dartmouth, Mass and Molly May and her husband Joseph Price of Hot Springs Village; his brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Judy May of Arkadelphia; five grandchildren, Alex and her husband, Allen Aultman of Poyen; Shana May of Hot Springs; and Noah, Iris and Henry Price of Hot Springs Village; and two great grandchildren, Adelyn and Brooklyn Aultman of Poyen; as well as a niece and nephew and numerous cousins.

Visitation will be from 9am11am Saturday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11am at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia with Joe May officiating. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Arkadelphia church of Christ, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Southern Christian Home or to the charity of your choice. The family wishes to thank his caregivers for their support and hard work: Rouvenda “Cookie” Sims, Leasha Taylor, Jasmine McGraw, Kiasia “Kiki” Robertson and Lencola Robertson. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.