Mark Anthony

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MarkAnthony May, born on November 28,1957, to Vvilbur R. May Sr. and Elizabeth

Howard (May) received his Heavenly VVIngs on January 21, 2026. He was surrounded

by his loving family as he peacefully went home to be with the Lord.

Mark accepted Christ at an early age and lived his life as a proud and faithful member

of united Communfty Church @ Compassion, under the leadership of Superintendent

Daniel J. Cunningham Sr., who was not only his pastor but also his dear friend. Mark

joyfullyservedasasingeronthechurch'spraiseteamandsharedhismusicalgiftswith

thegospelgroupNewGeneration.Oneofhisfavoritesongswas'ThreePicturesofthe

Lord,'' and at every Christmas Day service he blessed the congregation with "Silent

Night," The Temptations Style.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elisabeth Howard May; his father. Wilbur May

Sr.; his beloved wife; his twin grandchildren, whom he deeply loved; his sisters, Angela

May (MCDonald) and Louise Eliza May (Jackson); and his brothers, William May Ill and

Johnny May.

Mark leaves to cherish his memory his son, Markus May; his five grandchildren; his

siblings, including his sisters Ms. Brenda May and Ms. Carron May (Mccoy), and his

brother Wilbur R. May Jr. (Toya); his special niece, Ka-Shanna Harris; and his devoted

friend, Soiisking Matthews. He also leaves behind a host of family members, many dear

friends, and his united Community Church @ Compassion family, whom he faithfully

served for more than thirty years.

Mark often reminded those he loved that he was "blessed to be blessed" and not to fear

the day he would leave this world. "One day I am going away, and when I do, don't be

afraid, because this day God has already made. Don't, be sad, I am not alone. I am here

with Mom and Dad in our heavenly home. This is not the end Me. I will see each other

again." He will be remembered for his faith, his music, his kindness, and the love he

shared with everyone, blessed to know him.