Robert L .May, Jr. (Bob) 83 years old of Enola, PA, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Born on July 8,1942. He was the son of the late Robert and Rose May (Guerrieri). He was also preceded in death by his young daughter Penny Lee. Bob was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be deeply missed.
He is survived by the love of his life and his high school sweetheart Liz May, Daughter Robin Hewitt (Bill), Sister Anne Horton (Jim), Granddaughter Brooke Ayala (Benny), Grandson Kyle Maxwell (Amanda), Granddaughter Aliyah Hewitt and Fiance Lance Ritter. Great Grandsons Dylan, DJ, and Bryson Maxwell. As well as many nieces and nephews.
Bob was a graduate of East Pennsboro High School Class of 1960. He played on the undefeated, unscored upon and untied 1959 football team. Bob was the first PeeWee football coach at EPYAL coaching for many years before going on to coach Pony football. Bob also coached EPYAL and Teener baseball for many years. Throughout Bob’s years of coaching he made a huge impact on so many young boys’ lives.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Central PA for the wonderful compassionate care they gave Bob during his illness with a special thank you to Mindy, Lauren and Samantha.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Central PA or Vibrant Christian Church 1755 Lambs Gap Road, Mechanicsburg PA, 17050.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor Bob.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the May family.
www.sullivanfuneralservices.com
3 comments on “Robert Lee May Jr. (Bob)”
Liz and family,
I lift up prayers for you all for understanding, comfort, and healing of your sorrowful hearts. Remember all the good times spent with Bob and the funny things he said or did to help you all smile again. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Your neighbor and fellow EP alumni,
Kim Peters
Bob was a great coach that could really talk to all the kids, I learned and loved coaching a few years with him.
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire May family during this difficult time. Bob was actually one of my first youth football coaches back in my younger years. He was not only a great coach, but an even better man off the field. I used to run into him periodically out at Penn National Race Course, where he enjoyed spending a lot of his time. Coach May was one of the nicest guys that anyone would ever wanna meet, but he also had a fiery side to him too, especially whenever he was coaching. R.I.P, Coach.