Richard R. May
Richard “Rex” R. May, 75, of Reading, Pa. passed away Sun., December 7, 2014 at the Reading Hospital, West Reading.
Born in West Reading, he was a son of the late Russell S. and Anna (Benetch) May. He graduated in 1957 from the Milton Hershey School with a trade in sheet metal and welding. He was a Navy Veteran, having served with the Seabees. He retired from North America Refractories, Newmanstown. Rex lived his life on this earth guided by his strong faith in the Lord.
He is survived by a daughter, Michele L. wife of Marty Mislevy, Exeter; a son, Michael J. May, West Lawn; a brother, Robert “Gump” May husband of Sandy, Hershey; and two grandchildren, Alex and Austin Mislevy.
Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243 W. Penn Ave., Wernersville, is in charge of arrangements. Online Condolences may be made at