Richard E. May's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2026 in Jacksonville, Arkansas

Richard E. May

July 16, 1944 - August 29, 2026 (82 years old)

Jacksonville, Arkansas

Richard E. May's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2026 in Jacksonville, Arkansas

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Richard E. May

July 16, 1944 - August 29, 2026 (82 years old)

Jacksonville, Arkansas

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Richard E. May Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of Richard E. May of Jacksonville, Arkansas is shared. Richard, born on July 16, 1944, passed away on August 29, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul May and Marguerite May (Ecker); and his siblings, Paul May, Arthur May and Gloria "Sue" Oaks.

He is survived by: his wife Patricia May; his children, Teresa LaFort (Bob) and Richard May, Jr. (Deanna); his grandchildren, Chris McPheeters (Krystal), Taylor May (Kaci) and Landon; his great grandchildren, Gabriella McPheeters, Everleigh McPheeters, Cooper May and Piper Grace May; and his siblings, Robert May (Ruth), Nancy May Baker, Gene May (Diane) and Byron May. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 2nd 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (1504 N J P Wright Loop Rd, Jacksonville, AR 72076). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, September 3rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Chapel Hill Memorial Park.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home



Wed

Sep 02

Visitation

Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home
1504 N J P Wright Loop Rd, Jacksonville, AR 72076

Thu

Sep 03

Funeral service

Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home
1504 N J P Wright Loop Rd, Jacksonville, AR 72076

Thu

Sep 03

Burial

Chapel Hill Memorial Park

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