Ronald May, the third child born to John and Ellastine May on January 19, 1962 in Gary, Indiana made his transition on January 7, 2016. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in June 1980. In August 1980 he enlisted in the United States Navy. He completed his basic training at Great Lakes where he graduated at the top of his class. He received a number of commendations and awards during his military career. Ronald traveled with the United States Marines as a hospital coreman. He received an honorable discharge in April 1990. Ronald continued to manifest his commitment to service by helping the seniors in his 25th Avenue neighborhood. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents John and Ellastine May, three sisters, R. Terese May (Clement) of Oakland, CA, Johnella May of San Leandro, CA and LaDonna (Scott) Butler of Milwaukee, WS. Services Friday, January 15, 2016 at Powell & Coleman Funeral Home, 3200 West 15th Avenue, Gary, IN. Visitation 9:30am to 11:00am. Funeral 11am. Interment, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, in Elwood, Illinois.