Alexander Joseph May of Cuba, Missouri, formerly of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, was born on Wednesday, August 11, 1954 in Sedalia, Missouri to Joseph Norman May and Rita Sophia (nee Lauf) May and passed away Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 4 days.
Alex attended and graduated from Ritenour High School. Following graduation, he attended Rankin Trade School where he earned a certificate in auto mechanics.
He spent many years working as an auto mechanic, serving Ford and Buick dealerships in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as well as the golf course at the Cape Girardeau Country Club, various rental companies, Case Equipment, and lastly Blue Eye Equipment, before retiring.
On August 19, 1989, Alex married Betty Jane Green at Cape Girardeau Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars and playing pool.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane May; parents, Joseph Norman May and Rita Sophia May; and mother-in-law, Novella Green.
He is survived by his sisters, Kathy (John) Lichtenberg of St. Louis, Missouri and Sarah May of Washington, Missouri; brothers, David (Carol) May of Eureka, Missouri and Danny May of Catawissa, Missouri; cousin/brother, Jim (Kathleen) Graves of St. Louis, Missouri; father-in-law, Eagen Green of Campbell, Missouri; brothers-in-law, Randy (Debbie) Green and Harold Green both of Campbell, Missouri; sister-in-law, Cindy Green of Campbell, Missouri; other relatives and friends.
Following Alex’s wishes, the family chose cremation as his final disposition.
Private inurnment at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Oran, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of Hutson Funeral Home in Cuba, Missouri.
