Lewis May

Lewis May, passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, November 18, 2016, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet, at 7:28 a.m. He was 90 years old, born on July 10, 1926. A resident of Prairieville, LA and native of Denham Springs, LA. An Army veteran having served during World War II. A faithful member and deacon of Little Prairie Baptist Church for many years. Lewis loved to garden, fish, and go to Bluegrass festivals. Visiting at Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, LA on Monday, November 21, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visiting on Tuesday, at Little Prairie Baptist Church from 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Bruce Worrell and Bro. Cory. Burial will be at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Stella Mire May; son, Wallace May and wife, Janell; daughter, Jennie Naquin and husband, Codie; sister, Virginia Salassi; brother, Julius "Dude" May and wife, Martha; four grandchildren, Ricki Lynn Gauither, Jason May and wife, Patty, Jeffery May and wife, Danielle, and Robyn Mungia; eight great grandchildren, Shelbi Jones, Sidni Jones, Loki Naquin, Emily May, Hannah May, Kevin Martin, Brianna May, and Elizabeth May; and great-great granddaughter, Marly Roddy. Preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Diez; grandson, Codie Naquin Jr.; and his parents, Berry and Hazel May. Pallbearers are Codie Naquin, Jason May, Jeffery May, Kevin Martin, Michael Mullins, and Ray Mullins. Honorary pallbearer, Dude May. Family wants to thank Baton Rouge General doctors for their care during his difficult time and many thanks to our church family for their prayers and support. Please visit the online guestbook.

Visitation

Ascension Funeral Home
426 West New River Street
Gonzales, LA  70737
Monday, November 21, 2016
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Little Prairie Baptist Church
40497 Hwy. 42
Prairieville, LA  70769
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Service

Funeral Service

Little Prairie Baptist Church
40497 Hwy. 42
Prairieville, LA  70769
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
11:00 a.m.

Cemetery

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
17683 Hwy. 933
Prairieville, LA  70769