Wilson Samuel May Jr.

Wilson (Rex) Samuel May Jr., age 91 of Indianapolis, IN was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 04, 2025. Rex was born on January 27, 1934, in Connersville, IN, the son of Wilson Samuel May Sr. and Catherine Connor May.

Rex was a graduate of Morristown High School in Indiana in 1953. He served the U.S. Army in Greenland as an Engineering Equipment Mechanic from 1954 until 1957 and then in the U.S. Army Reserves until January 1962. Rex is the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.

Rex married Marlene Joan May on November 30, 1958, and celebrated 67 years of marriage.

Rex is survived by his wife, Marlene. Rex and Marlene had 6 children. Surviving are Joyce, Rick, Sam and Debbie. Deceased are Doug and Rex Alan. They are survived by 14 grandchildren (GC), 24 great GC and 3 great, great GC.

Rex was the oldest of three brothers to survive. Deceased are Larry and Gary. He had 3 sisters. Surviving is Elaine. Deceased are Linda and Margaret.

Rex earned a Master Plumber's License in 1963 and established Emergency Plumbing.

Once established in the area he changed his company name to Rex May Plumbing, which spanned nearly 60 years.

Rex with Rex May Plumbing of Oaklandon served his community in backhoeing its snowy streets from 1963 until 1973, when the City of Lawrence resumed. His company also provided charity plumbing services at Lawrence Christian School in Lawrence and donated equipment and time to help establish the Oaklandon Community Park.

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