Phillip Lynn May

Phil May went home to be with his Lord and Savior, unexpectedly, on Friday, December 6, 2024, at High Point Regional Hospital. 

Phillip Lynn May was born on May 2, 1947, to Mimie Drake May and Wade May. After college Phil served our country in the United States Army in the 101 First Airborne Division during the Vietnam war, from 1967 to 1969. After his time in the military, he went on to become a firefighter in Greensboro, NC. Phil retired from Station 7 as Captain after 24 years of service. His fellow firefighters were a second family, and he will be missed dearly by them. Phil was a member of Level Cross Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Phil has a multitude of other friends who will mourn his loss, he was a very social individual and loved by many. 

Phil is survived by his wife, Rebecca May, of the home. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Albright of Greensboro, and grandchildren, Tori Webb (Dakota) of Liberty, and Dillon Albright of Greensboro. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Stefanie Skinner (Seth) of Pleasant Garden and their three children. Phil is survived by two sisters, Margaret Wade of Greensboro and Phyllis Crosby (Paul), also of Greensboro. He is additionally survived by several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. 

No services are planned at this time.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the May family.