Rodney David May, 81, of Tyler, ascended to his heavenly home on Friday, July 31, 2026.  He was born in Greenbrier, Arkansas.

Rodney was an avid hunter, fisherman, and garage sale addict. He was a mechanic and welder who managed Midas Muffler Shops in Longview, Tyler, Dallas, and Little Rock for many years. He retired from Flour Daniels in 2005.  He could fix anything and still have a handful of nuts and bolts left over.

Rodney was a father to 4, and Papa Rod to 9 grandkids and 4 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dock and Mary Lee May; brothers, James and Jack May; and sisters, Pat Iberg and Cathy Furgerson

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Epperson May; daughters, Brandi Hunt and husband John, Page Miller and husband Shane, Jennifer Schroeder and husband Scott; and son Marvin “Boo” May and wife Kim; his beloved grandchildren, Erika Glenn and husband Nate, Chanler May and wife Bailey, Brianna Hunt, Talia Ohri and husband Faheem, Matney May, Chase May, Shaylan Hunt, Riley Hunt, and Rowan Hunt; and his great-grandchildren, Menno Glenn, Chloe Glenn, Johannes Glenn, and Viyana May Ohri.