Roland Roosevelt May III

July 14, 1959 - February 6, 2021

Lafayette - Roland Roosevelt May III, of Yantis, TX passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Roland was born in San Antonio, TX on July 14, 1960 to parents Roland May II and Shirley May-Ford. Roland had a love of guns, history, nature, coins, and family. He is preceded in death by his father, Roland May II, mother, Shirley May-Ford, sister, Shelley May, and grandson, Christian Mayhew. Roland is survived by his wife, Rue Nell May of Yantis, his children Christina Baeza and husband Josh Baeza of Wills Point, Veneta May of Wills Point, Sterling May of Wills Point, Monica Robertson of Yantis, his brothers, Douglas May of Corpus Christi, Curtis May of St. Hedwig, his sister, Cindy Neff of Olympia, Washington, three granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Ashlee, and Mia, and 4 grandson, Garrett, Bryce, Hagen, and Jayden all of which loved him dearly, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a visitation held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at West Oaks Funeral Home. Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of local arrangements.