Gary Wayne May, age 67, of Harrisburg, Illinois passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.
Gary was married to the love of his life, Dinah for 48 years. He was a loving father to Cassie, Garrick, and Ryan and the best Paw Paw. He truly left an impression on everyone he met. Gary was a very proud veteran of the United States Navy, VAW-122-E5. He worked as a youth supervisor at IYC in Harrisburg where he retired.
Gary lived a full life, filled with many hobbies such as hunting for arrowheads and ginseng to fishing and even marble collecting. He enjoyed the great outdoors. Not to mention a passion for trading, selling and swapping anything he could get his hands on, no matter how big or small. Gary will be dearly missed by his adoring family and close friends who will carry on his memory through shared stories and cherished experiences kept close to heart.
Funeral services will be private, arrangements in care of the J. M. Weirauch Funeral Home in Harrisburg, Illinois.
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