Danny Richard May

Danny Richard May passed away on June 27, 2024, in Leesburg, VA, at the age of 86. He was born on October 27, 1937, in Arlington, VA. Danny was a well respected member of his community, a loving figure in his family, and a highly regarded banker and businessman. Danny was a graduate of Washington and Lee High School in Arlington VA. He went on to serve in the US Army before continuing his educational pursuits. At just 17 years old, he worked as a bookkeeper and teller for the Arlington Trust Company while pursuing his undergraduate studies at George Mason University and American University. Danny then went on to a successful career in banking. He became a senior Vice President with Arlington Trust Company and honorably held President and Chief Executive Officer positions at Hamilton Bank and Trust, Security Bank in Manassas, and F&M Bank in the Northern Virginia region. After 45 years of dedicated service in the commercial banking industry, he retired in 1999 and began a new chapter in his professional career as a realtor with Long and Foster in Annapolis, MD. Danny married the love of his life, Jeri in January of 1996. Between the two, they created a blended family with six children and eventually 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Danny and Jeri lived in Leesburg, VA and eventually built their dream home in Annapolis. Annapolis and the Severn River have always been a large part of Danny’s life. He purchased the small family cottage in Epping Forest where he and his family spent their summers boating, fishing, crabbing and entertaining friends and family. His crab feasts were famous among those fortunate enough to attend! Eventually Danny and Jeri razed this small cottage and built their dream home where they frequently hosted social gatherings for family, friends, and neighbors. Danny was always active in civic and community service throughout his life. He was involved with the Jaycees, served on the Epping Forest Board as the Community Property Chairperson and was an active member in the Epping Forest Chapel. Danny was an accomplished, self-taught master carpenter/woodworker, and stained glassman. He built numerous beautiful pieces of furniture over the years. Danny is survived by his wife of 32 years Jeri May; daughters Denise McGovern (Joe), Cheryl Simmers (Bob) and Anne McCoy (Don), and extended family Angela Bell (Tim), Johnny Mitchell and Eric Mitchell. He is also survived by his sister Dianna Hollingsworth, sister-in-law Rosemary May, his 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Danny was preceded in death by his mother Ruth Cleveland May, sister Barbara Guenther, and brother George May. Danny was always professional, a snazzy dresser, “Dapper Dan”, and always welcomed any stranger with open arms. A legacy of his selfless nature and a warm smile will live on in his family’s loving memories. A private celebration of life will be held at a future date.

Danny Richard May

October 27, 1937 - June 27, 2024