Paul W. May, age 92 of Connersville, passed away on Sunday February 20, 2022.  Born at home on July 20, 1929, he was the son of the late Frank May, Sr. and Anna Thumb May Archer.

On September 18, 1954 in Liberty, IN, he married the former Betty J. Davis, who survives.

Paul served in the United State Army, achieving the rank of Spec. 5.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1160 and American Legion Post #1.  He enjoyed woodworking, making bird houses and knick-knacks for his family and friends, being outdoors, mowing grass and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He also enjoyed, for many years, eating breakfast and having coffee with friends at the Park View Restaurant until his health started failing.

He retired after 37 years from Fayette Refreshment, Inc., where he was a truck driver and salesman.   After retirement he worked for 10 years for the Indiana State Department of Natural Resources at Brookville Lake/Quakertown on the mowing crew and as a general laborer.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son in law, Debbie and Darrell Lykins of Connersville; a daughter in law, Jean May of Richmond; a sister, Laura (Hebert) Isaacs of Cambridge City; grandchildren, Andrew (Valerie) May of Richmond, Justin (Camrie) May of Columbus, OH, Devin Lykins of Indianapolis, Sarah Lykins and Emily Lykins both of Connersville; great grandchildren, Hannah May,  who shared his birthday, Jacob May, Gracie Siefert, and Cohen May; as well as many niece and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Ricky W. May who passed in 2019; a sister, Mildred Bullard; and brothers, Frank "Pee Wee" May, Jr., James "Curly" May, Harrison C. "Tom" May and Carroll E. "Gene" May.

Friends and family may gather on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8 ^th Street, Connersville.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm with Pastor Rob Judd officiating.  Burial with graveside military services by the Fayette County Honor Guard will follow at Dale Cemetery.

At Paul's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Everton Volunteer Fire Department.