James Lawrence May Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Lawrence May of Papillion, Nebraska, born in Laramie, Wyoming, whose life came to an end on July 17, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Lawrence May to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parent Jim. He is survived by: his wife Barbara; his children, Joel May (Becki) of Manhattan Beach, CA, Jamie Adams (Jim) of Colorado Springs, CO, Michael May (Kristy) of Kingsley, IA, Elizabeth Chadek of Omaha, NE and Susie Heldt of Omaha, NE; his granddaughters, Emma and Ava May; his children, Paige Dahlke (Jacob), Luke Adams, Alyssa Adams, Caden Chadek (Kaitlyn Palik) and Alexis Chadek; his great grandchild Oliver Dahlke; his brother Marshall of Laramie, WY; and his nephew Kevin.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Faith Presbyterian Church (8100 Giles Rd, La Vista, NE 68128). A burial was held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Omaha National Cemetery (14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE 68138).
Memorials may be given to the Papillion Nebraska Lions Club, or to Faith Presbyterian Church, La Vista, Nebraska in memory of Jim.
