Curtis William "John" May, age 79, of Simms, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.  John was born February 27, 1945, in Simms, Texas, to William Carl May and Lottie Lee Easttam May.

John was Baptist in faith.  He enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and collecting aluminum cans. He also enjoyed playing the harmonica and fishing.  John loved everyone.

John was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Bill May, Loyd May, Roy May, Delbert May, Hubert May, and Herbert May; and four sisters, Era Orr, Vera Daniels, Joyce Heard, and Emma Burns.

Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and Nancy May of Mt. Pleasant; one sister, Lou Currey of Naples, Texas; and numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at God's Little Acre Church in Simms with Bro. Shannon Crawford and Bro. Steve Minter officiating.  Interment will follow at Old Union Cemetery in Simms.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the church prior to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to God's Little Acre Church.