Gary Wayne May's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2026 in Columbia, Louisiana

Gary Wayne May

April 24, 1953 - August 23, 2026 (73 years old)

Columbia, Louisiana

Gary Wayne May's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2026 in Columbia, Louisiana

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Gary Wayne May

April 24, 1953 - August 23, 2026 (73 years old)

Columbia, Louisiana

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Gary Wayne May Obituary

Gary Wayne May (Columbia, Louisiana) passed away on August 23, 2026. Gary, born on April 24, 1953, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent C. N. May Jr.; his brother-in-law Rodney Rushing; and his stepfather James Cook. He is survived by: his mother Carmen Parker May; his wife Dianne Rushing May; his children, Chuck May (Carol) and Lisa May; his brother Larry May (Patsy); his grandson James Wayne May; his parents-in-law, Bill and Lou Rushing; his brother Jody; and his siblings-in-law, Kim Rushing, Ed Rushing (Judy) and Tim Rushing.

Visitation was held on Thursday, August 27th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Riser Funeral Homes (7131 US-165, Columbia, LA 71418). A funeral service was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, August 28th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Welcome Home Cemetery (4805 LA-126, Grayson, LA 71435).

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Pilots for Patients.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Riser Funeral Home



Thu

Aug 27

Visitation

Riser Funeral Homes
7131 US-165, Columbia, LA 71418

Fri

Aug 28

Funeral service

Riser Funeral Homes
7131 US-165, Columbia, LA 71418

Fri

Aug 28

Burial

Welcome Home Cemetery
4805 LA-126, Grayson, LA 71435

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