Obituaries: Dudley Mayfield May, 1970, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 25, 1970 Winn Parish Enterprise News-American

D. M. May, 86, Succumbs; Rites Held At Hebron

The Hebron Community was saddened by the death of Dudley Mayfield May, better
known as Uncle Dud May, better known as Uncle Dud May, Saturday, June 20, 1970
in the Caldwell Hospital.

Uncle Dud lived in the edge of Caldwell Parish.  He was very civic minded and
was known far and near for his interest in gospel singing.

The Tri-Parish Singing was organized at Hebron in 1951 under his supervision.
He also was chairman of the board of deacons and song director at Hebron
Church for more than 20 years.

Uncle Dud died at the age of 86 years and 11 months.  He was a member of
Rosemary Masonic Lodge No. 278 and also served 20 years as school board
member in Caldwell Parish, of which he was past president.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the Hebron Baptist Church with Rev. T. O.
Arrington, Rev. Tom Parker, and Rev. Virgil Jones officiating.  Burial was in
Hickory Springs Cemetery in Caldwell Parish.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lois Womack of West Monroe; three sons,
Woodrow and Wayne of Grayson and Hollis of West Monroe; eight grandchildren
and three great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Johnny May, Don May, Jack Johnston, Prentis
Waggoner, Ronnie McIlwain, and Larry Rogers.