 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  RUSSELL GLEN “Rusty” MAY 11 February 1939 – 12 October 2015 Rusty was born in Farmersville, Texas, the son of Lollace and Pebble Simpson May. He died at the Wilson N. Jones Regional Medical Center, Sherman, Texas. He grew up in Whitewright, Texas where he graduated from Whitewright High School in 1957. He married Miss Ann W. Roberds in Longview, Texas on 16 July 1966. After graduating from East Texas State University with a Masters degree, he taught school for the Dallas ISD for five years. In 1968, he joined Texas Instruments (TI) as a supervisor and later was promoted to Manufacturing Manager. After many years of loyal and dedicated service he retired in 2000. He enjoyed his years at TI working with people at every level of the company, from factory workers to executives at the top of the company. Rusty was especially grateful for his friend and colleague, Burrell Ketcham. Around the hall of TI, he was known for his unwavering, but compassionate style of leadership. Rusty was an avid golfer making four hole-in-ones and also shot his age on several occasions. He loved being outside working on the yard and taking care of his many plants. Two places he loved the most were at home and the golf course. He was an excellent woodworker making book shelves, tables, gun cabinets and other pieces of furniture. He was a true handyman and was able to fix most anything. In retirement Rusty enjoyed spending time with family and especially Gunner, his grandson who was the apple of his eye. He loved being PaPa. Rusty was very passionate about his country and was involved in the support of men and women of the armed forces as well as charities for law enforcement. He was on the board for the NFL Winners for Life, raising money to provide scholarships for underprivileged children. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rusty is survived by his wife Ann of Sherman; two sons, Russell Glen May Jr. and his wife Kristen of McKinney, Texas and William May of Sherman; grandson Gunner May od McKinney; one sister, Nancy Webb of Van Alstyne, Texas; mother in law Janette Roberds of Sherman; brother in law Bill Roberds and wife Susan of Dallas, Texas; two nephews, Ron Webb of Leonard, Texas and Kenny Webb and wife Andrea of Friendswood, Texas; and two nieces, Holy Carter and husband Danny of Van Alstyne and Christi Mahon and husband John of The Colony, Texas. Services were held at First Baptist Church of Sherman, where Rusty was a faithful member. Dr. Mike Lawson officiated. Arrangements were under the direction of Waldo Funeral Home in Sherman. All the above is paraphrased by information provided by the Waldo Funeral Home. A full obituary was published on the Sherman newspaper, Herald Democrat, 14 October 2015, Page A-10 West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2013 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |