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| spouse =[[Mary May]] (1967) | | spouse =[[Mary May]] (1967) | ||
| parents =Lumon and Ivory Johnson May | | parents =Lumon and Ivory Johnson May | ||
− | | children =Lorenzo May<br/>[[Lumon May]]<br/>[[LuTimothy May]]<br/> | + | | children =Lorenzo May<br/>[[Lumon May]]<br/>[[LuTimothy May]]<br/>[[LaDonna May]]<br/>Lorraine May-Jessup<br/>LaRuby May |
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'''Theophalis May''' ([[1927]]-[[2006]]) was a Pensacola architect, builder and minister. | '''Theophalis May''' ([[1927]]-[[2006]]) was a Pensacola architect, builder and minister. | ||
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Author Linda Shiell wrote of May, "Without photographs, without markers, without pencils or blueprints or an architect’s advice, Theophalis May has taken apart, relocated, and accurately reconstructed historic Pensacola landmarks to the amazement and delight of preservationists and citizens. His expertise is not certified by a college degree. His education has been by the hand-hewn board, by the cut of a saw, and the wisdom earned by someone whose experience has taught him that excellence in craftsmanship is simply knowledge, hard work, and patience, lots of patience." | Author Linda Shiell wrote of May, "Without photographs, without markers, without pencils or blueprints or an architect’s advice, Theophalis May has taken apart, relocated, and accurately reconstructed historic Pensacola landmarks to the amazement and delight of preservationists and citizens. His expertise is not certified by a college degree. His education has been by the hand-hewn board, by the cut of a saw, and the wisdom earned by someone whose experience has taught him that excellence in craftsmanship is simply knowledge, hard work, and patience, lots of patience." | ||
− | + | May was also known for his construction and spiritual work in low-income areas of Pensacola. Some of his renovation projects in neglected or crime-ridden areas, like a house at [[De Soto Street|De Soto]] and [[L Street]]s, have been citing as spurring neighborhood revitalization on a larger scale. Theophalis and his wife, Mary, were married for 38 years. Their seven children, whose names all begin with L, would later form a charitable organization called [[The 7-L's]], which they credit to the spirit of civic duty instilled in them by their father. | |
− | May was also known for his construction and spiritual work in low-income areas of Pensacola. Some of his renovation projects in neglected or crime-ridden areas, like a house at [[De Soto Street|De Soto]] and [[L Street]]s, have been citing as spurring neighborhood revitalization on a larger scale. Theophalis and his wife, Mary, were married for 38 years. Their seven children, whose names all begin with L, would later form a charitable organization called [[The 7-L's]], which they credit to the spirit of civic duty instilled in them by their father. | ||
Reverend May received the Florida Folk Heritage Award in [[1991]] and was honored by the [[City of Pensacola]] in [[2005]] for "Dedicated Commitment in Affordable Housing." He died of emphysema on [[February 26]], [[2006]]. His son, [[LuTimothy May]], replaced him as pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. | Reverend May received the Florida Folk Heritage Award in [[1991]] and was honored by the [[City of Pensacola]] in [[2005]] for "Dedicated Commitment in Affordable Housing." He died of emphysema on [[February 26]], [[2006]]. His son, [[LuTimothy May]], replaced him as pastor of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. | ||
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[[Category:2006 deaths|May, Theophalis]] [[Category:African-American leaders|May, Theophalis]] [[Category:Baptists|May, Theophalis]] | [[Category:2006 deaths|May, Theophalis]] [[Category:African-American leaders|May, Theophalis]] [[Category:Baptists|May, Theophalis]] |