Alex E. May, 77 of Dennison, IL passed away on November 9, 2026. He was born to Rosemary (Herrington) and Edward May on August 4, 1949. Alex attended West Vigo High School, where he graduated in 1967. He went into the Navy in 1968, where he served two tours in Vietnam as a member of the Seabees, was a Purple Heart recipient, and was a lifetime member of the VFW. Upon his return, he was a proud member of Iron Workers Local 439/22. He was also a member of Ducks Unlimited and loved nothing more than being outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was a very involved family man and would do anything for his wife, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He never met a stranger and quickly made anyone he met a member of his extended family. Alex was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved son, Matt May, his Aunt Sez, and his Uncle Max. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shawn (McGaffney) May, his daughter Angie Collins, granddaughter Lexie May (Nathan), grandsons Travis (Abby) May and Jack Collins, great grandchildren Jeantry May, Memphis Edge, and Mattie Grace Edge. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Vivian McCoy and Robbin (Danny) Grigsby, along with several nieces and nephews and close friends. Visitation will be 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM ( IL Time) Friday, Nov. 13th at Pearce Funeral Home, 314 S. 6th St., Marshall, IL. Services in in honor of his life will be 10:00 AM (IL Time) Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation will follow services. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Summer Lunch Program % Kelly Lindley, 15371 E. Clarksville RD, Marshall, IL62441 or the Trap Shooting Club of Marshall Schools, 503 Pine St., Marshall, IL 62441 (Please make out check to Marshall Schools and write Trap Shooting Club on the memo.) Envelopes will be available at the funeralhome. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.