Devin Ayres May

Devin May was born in 1992 and was raised by Sherayne and Alan May in Frisco, TX. He graduated from Hebron High School in 2010 and attended Blinn College in College, Station, TX. Devin worked as a plumber and was pursuing an entrepreneurial career in e-commerce. On February 5, 2015 he married Alexis and they had two beautiful children together.

Known as Dev, Devbo, D-Bizkit, and Bubba, he played hockey and was a lifelong Texas Ace. He also played hockey for both Hebron and Frisco High Schools. Devin loved sports, studying psychology, writing and freestyle rapping. He also enjoyed trying new restaurants and cooking or grilling for family and friends. He loved the beach and to be outside in nature. His favorite movie and TV shows include Jerry McGuire, The Office, and Friends. Some of his favorite times were spent traveling, taking his kids on adventures, and teaching them new things. He attended Elevate Life Church in Frisco, TX and Fellowship Church in Grapevine, TX.

Devin was constantly looking out for others and always wanting to help others who were suffering. No matter his position, he would focus on helping others. He had a big heart and is gone before he could realize the impact he had on all of those around him. He made sure his friends and family felt loved and knew he was proud of them. He loved to build others up. He taught a lot of us gratitude, that there is so much beauty to be found in the smaller things of life. He proclaimed Christ as his savior and had recently strengthened his personal relationship with the Lord. He loved with all of his heart and loved hard. He would go to any extent for those around him. His loyalty and love was truly like gold!

Devin’s children were the lights of his life. He was a passionate father to Bryson and Alayna May. In every circumstance, he made sure to be involved with his children and continually showed them selflessness, love, and joy. No matter the situation, he looked out for them and thought of them constantly.

Devin’s soul now rests with the Lord. 1 Peter 5:10 says “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” In the next life, Devin has been restored and saved. He is with the best Protector of them all. He has entered into glory and eternity with Jesus, watching over those he loves and waiting to one day reunite.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Bill Oliver, and his dogs, Goldie and Rusty.

He is survived by his wife, Alexis May of Frisco, TX; parents, Sherayne & Alan May of Frisco, TX; children, Bryson David May and Alayna Rayne May of Frisco, TX; siblings, Kaylee May and Brendan May of Frisco, TX; grandparents, David & Sharon Ayres of Dallas, TX and Ron & Diana May of Edmonton, CAN; aunts and uncles, Derek & Kristi Ayres of Austin, TX, Amber and Dustin Bennet of Lucas, TX, and Carrie of Vancouver, CAN; and the godfather of his children, Chase Neagle of Plano, TX.