William Dean May Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 4, 2025 we had to say goodbye to William Dean May of Sanford, North Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though William has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest May and Erlene Cooke May. He is survived by: his daughters, Kristy Taylor of Lillington, Amanda May of Carthage and Rhonda May of Carthage; and his siblings, Edward May (Frances) of Elizabeth City, Yolanda May Broadway "Landy" of Arkansas and Debbie Hickman of Sanford.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home - Sanford

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