Michael "Murph" May
September 13, 2014
Michael Anthony May, 54, was born September 28, 1959 in Des Moines, the son of Lloyd and Beverly (Mentzer) May. He passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 13, 2014.
Murph enjoyed flying airplanes, especially taking his family on rides. He loved being outdoors and moments spent fishing. Murph loved animals, especially dogs, and was lovingly known as the “Dog Whisperer” amongst his family. He treasured his weekly gatherings with his military buddies and always left there with a smile on his face and happiness in his heart. Above all else, Murph cherished his time spent with family, especially his grandchildren.
Murph is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Gary Lee Loomis, Jr., Randall Scott (Breanna) Strong and Joshua (Amanda) West; daughter, Shelby Monaghay; grandchildren, Emily, Tatum, Kyle, Gracie, Gage, Kenzie, Bentley, Skyler, Alexis, Katelyn, Shelby, Zachary and one on the way; one great-grandchild on the way; mother, Bev May; siblings, Linda (Sid) Cox, Morris (Sue) May, Terry May, Nancy (Robert) May, Greg (Valerie) May, Carrie Boyd, Vickie May Jones, Toni May Geisler, John (Lori) May, Jim (April) May, Mindy (Bill) Blue and Jerry (Julie) Bates; brother-in-law, Bobby (Terry) West; sisters-in-law, Sandy May and Bonnie Sloan; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Preshia Paulding; other loving relatives and many special friends.
Murph was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd May; siblings, Ralph May, Floyd May and Gary May; his grandparents, Claude and Juanita Mentzer and Lyle Boyd and his mother-in-law, Vera Bown.
Memorial services will be 9 a.m. Friday, September 19, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Burial will follow at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery where military honors will be rendered.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Murph.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carrie Boyd Cottew
01/11/2015
Sincere condolences to the family of Mike. I have fond memories of the times we shared as children. I am sorry we never found the time or means to reconnect as adults. Rest in peace, until we meet again.
Michelle Wonders
09/28/2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I just found out about it or I would have been at the service. Hugs and prayers go out to his loved ones.
Brenda 'Ma' Bolen
09/18/2014
I have no words to ease the pain. I have tears to cry with you and arms to hold you. My heart goes out to Murph's family and friends, especially Jerry and Julie Bates. I am the ABATE District 4 chaplain and here if you should need anything. God is holding you in His arms as we hold you in our hearts and prayers.
Matt brooks
09/18/2014
Mr may,
May your heart and soul rest easy with the angels
JERRY AND JULIE
09/17/2014
Murph, you have our hearts and we will always travel the roads of heaven with you! Til' we get there will you brother, just keep us on the straight and narrow....naaaa, just keep us going forward....see ya on the other side! You will be missed here, and we'll try to keep the fun going! In the mean time, we'll keep the brothers and sisters laughing just like you would, ok? And stop chasing those Angels, their wings don't come off! And they don't have cockpit seats!
Sara Lewis
09/17/2014
Sorry for your loss, praying for everyone during this hard time.
Tina (Myers) Corley
09/16/2014
Mikey you will be missed love you cousin. Love and Prayer to the whole Family
Dani
09/16/2014
Murph in the time that I have known you you've been like a father to me. When me and gary got together u pretty much treated me like family. I told u the last time I got you from the VA start being mean cuz only the good die young... So stubborn... Me the kids and Gary are really gonna miss you and ur war stories..
Love you.
johnboy
09/16/2014
Murph I want my shoes and my skibbies back.Love you brother
tell everyone hi.see you soon
Tiffanie Lewis
09/16/2014
This songs for you Uncle Mike, I will turn it all the way up everytime I hear it! Salute Uncle Mike, We will never forget about you! Miss and Love You Lots! The Lewis Family
http://youtu.be/ri-obaBZr9I
Tiffanie Lewis
09/16/2014
Uncle Mike sure will be Missed, He was a Genuine, Loyal, Sincere, Funny, and Caring Man. We had lots of good times everytime we visited. Condolences from his Brother in law Kirk, and his Nieces Tiffanie, Jeanie, Ashley, and Sara Lewis from AZ. God Bless
kasie payton
09/16/2014
so sorry for this family lost hadn't seen mike since i was a teenager but still always remeber what a good guy he was may god be with u all
David & Pam Hoffman
09/16/2014
so sorry for your loss,your in our hearts and prayers.
Diana McKinley (Mentzer)
09/16/2014
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Wish I could be there for you. When we were young Mikey was always the leader and we were his followers. Enjoyed the visits that came twice a year. Hugs and Kisses Auntie Bev. R.I.P. Mikey
Lori Myers
09/16/2014
Hey Mikey... you are going to be greatly missed cousin. I love you.