Background
May, Irving was born on October 3, 1891 in Orange, Virginia, United States. Son of David and Bertha (Blum) May.
May, Irving was born on October 3, 1891 in Orange, Virginia, United States. Son of David and Bertha (Blum) May.
Bachelor of Laws, Richmond College, 1912. Postgraduate University of Virginia, 1913. Doctor of Science, University Richmond, 1955.
Admitted to Virginia bar, 1911. Practice of law, Richmond, 1913-1917, 19-22. With Thalhimer Brothers, Incorporated., department store, since 1922, president, 1947-1950, chairman of the executive committee, vice Chairman of the Board, since 1950.
Member National Planning Commission. Served as sergeant United States Army, 1919. Member National Conference Christians and Jews (co-chairman Richmond), Richmond History Association (advising committee), Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Club: First (past president) (Richmond).
Married Edith Hood, 1931. Children: Ralph A., Edith (Mistress Bernard H. Herbst).