Walter Dennon May
(7/29/1940 – 8/14/2024)

Walter Dennon May was born on Monday, July 29, 1940 to Hines and Vernie Walker May. He was the youngest of five sons. He attended Magee schools and graduated from Magee High School in 1959. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret White May, on June 4, 1959. The two spent 65 joyful years together and were blessed with two sons, Robert and Jamie. Dennon started out working in construction and later operated his own chicken farm. He was a hard worker and gave his best at everything he did. He spent 50 plus years as a Mason and was distinguished as a Master Mason. He took great pride in this brotherhood and carried the title with honor. He was especially close with his children and loved being a "Papa" more than anything in this world. Dennon loved the Lord and always pointed his family toward Christ. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church all of his life and was an involved member of the Young at Heart. His infectious laugh, loving spirit and knack for storytelling will be missed most of all.

He departed this life on August 14, 2024.He is preceded in death by his parents, Hines and Vernie May, his great grandmother, Mary Walker, his grandparents John Richard "Dick" and Carrie Walker, his uncle Elie Walker, his four older brothers, Ottis, Chester, Red and Lowry May. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret May, His two sons, Robert (Leslie) and Jamie (Dayna) May, his grandchildren Callie Allen (Jacob), Jarrod May (Anna), Carley Maddox (Trevor), Wendy Griffith (Megan) and Lindsey Gordon (Evan), his great grandchildren Jake Allen, Kacen and Kai May, Cooper Lacy, Lila and Ella Gordon, and a host of nieces nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at Corinth Baptist Church in Hwy 28, Magee, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30am at Corinth Baptist Church in Magee, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee, Mississippi. Bro. Andy Gipson, Bro. Jay Wesbrooks, and Callie Allen will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031

Pallbearers will be Leon May, Lloyd May, Christopher May, James May, Scooter May, and H.B. Floyd.

Special music will be performed by Donald Walker, Charlene Loyd, Gail Walker, and Thomas Earles.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com