Robert Eugene May

Robert Eugene May, age 90, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, after an extended

illness. He is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Charlotte Padgett May, his two

sons, John (Kim) May and Michael (Bonnie) McDonald, a daughter, Angela (Steve)

Shepherd, nine grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by

his parents, and his son Kenneth and two brothers and a sister. Bob was born on

August 22, 1932, in Pike County, Kentucky. At the age of 17 he joined the US Army and

served in Korea where he was awarded a Purple Heart. After finishing three and ½

years in the army, he rejoined the service and became a US Marine. Bob worked with

Sears Logistics where he retired after 32 years of service. Bob was a Christian having

been saved and baptized in 1986 and later rededicating his life to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob was described as the “kindest man I ever knew”. He was quiet, kind, honest, and

easy-going. He loved bluegrass music, gardening, and traveling to the North Georgia

and Tennessee mountains, especially Cades Cove. Memorial services with Military Honors

will be held at 2 PM, using Lane 1 on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Jacksonville National Cemetery

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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