Colonel Clarence Gerald "Jerry" May, USAF, Ret., 78, beloved husband of Patricia "Pat" May passed away on February 18, 2022.

He was born on August 4, 1943, in Newton Mississippi. He was the son of Sybil and Clarence May.  Jerry graduated from Newton High School and Mississippi State University. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force. While in the Air Force he received his Masters Degree from American University in Washington D.C. Jerry had a 27-year career in the Air Force that stretched from the Vietnam Campaign to Desert Shield/Storm. Colonel May retired from the Air Force in 1992 after being stationed around the world. After marrying Pat, they moved to The Villages in 2002.

Jerry loved to read and play golf, but his passion was for softball. He was active in many clubs and organizations.

In addition, to his parents he was predeceased by his son, Jason T May, and wife Allice May.

He is survived by Pat, his loving wife of 19 years, brother Ronnie (Becky)  Norman, stepdaughter JoAnna Miller, and stepsons Chris (Kim), Chad, and Justin (Cheryl) Chapman, and six grandchildren, Drew Chapman, Chloe Chapman, Kadence Chapman, Jamie Chapman, Wesley Chapman, and Ashlynn Chapman; three nephews: Bryan, Mark, and Eric Norman.

A burial service with military honors will take place at the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Thursday March 3, 2022 at 1:00 pm.