Key Takeaways
- Jacob May, a Lexington, NC native, passed away on April 8, 2025.
- He was the owner and president of the family-owned business May Heavy-Equipment Rental and Sales Inc.
- Left to cherish his life are his two children Emerson and Jake and the whole family.
Jacob Shuford May, a native of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
While the information regarding the untimely demise of the Lexington, NC native Jacob May is not yet available, he suffered from a longtime illness.
The late Jacob May was the owner and president of May Heavy-Equipment Rental and Sales Inc. in Lexington, NC.
Furthermore, his untimely demise has left a profound void in the lives of his friends, family, and loved ones.
Many of his friends and loved ones are paying tribute to the late Jacob May and extending their heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.
One of his loved ones, Luke Copley, took to his Facebook page to express his sorrow and wrote, “We lost one of the all-time greats today Love ya Big Heavy💔RIP Jacob May.“
Another added:
“The world lost a great guy. It was a pleasure living with you for those 4 years being your nanny. You all became my family. I will forever be grateful for that opportunity and always think so highly of you and your family. I can only imagine the bear hug you’re giving your Daddy right now Jacob May – you will forever be missed by so many!”
Brittany B Frank
Jacob May Is Survived By His Two Children Emerson And Jake And The Whole Family
The Lexington, NC native Jacob ‘Jake’ May was an amazing father to his two kids, son Jake May and daughter Emerson May.
He often shared pictures of his children, expressing his love and pride for his son and daughter.
The late Jacob May, a former athlete who played multiple sports, including golf, football, and basketball, guided both his kids to be amazing athletes.
Talking about his kids, his elder child, son Jacob Shuford May Jr., aka Jake May, currently serves as a partner at Abbotts Creek Services.
Moreover, Jake played varsity golf and soccer while attending Central Davidson High School, where he graduated in 2023.
Like her late father Jacob and elder brother Jake, Emerson May is also an amazing athlete.
She currently plays for the Central Davidson High School girls’ varsity volleyball and soccer team in Lexington, NC.
Likewise, Emerson is ranked in the top 35 in Division 3A West for 1 stat and in the top 8 in Mid-Piedmont 3A for 1 stat.
In addition to his children, left to cherish the life of the late Jacob May are his mother Carol Myers May, brother Bert Deems May Jr., Sister-in-law Susan W. May, aunt Ann May Blanton, and several nieces and nephews.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- The late Jacob May is reunited in heaven with his late father, Bert Deems Sr., who passed away on March 11, 2019.
- His father, Bert, played football, basketball, and baseball in high school and college, guiding Jacob in his sports journey.
- The late Jacob May continued his father’s legacy in the heavy equipment sales business until his last breath.
