Ray Francis May son of the late Inez Bell May and Emmitt Homer May was born at Reynolds, Missouri, on December 12, 1933. He departed this life at Salem Care Center in Salem, Missouri, on August 20, 2014, at the age of 80.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Elma Tarvid, Mary June Favorite and Norma Blything.
Ray is survived by his life-long companion, Nedra Maxine Lough of Bunker, Missouri. Son, Curtis May and friend Sandy Brinkley, of Salem, Missouri. Daughter, Cindy Mead and husband Mike Mead of Lafayette, Indiana. Five grandchildren, Tela Connors and husband Michael Connors of Nashville, Tennessee, Curtis Ray May, Jr, of Salem, Missouri, Tasha Harrison and husband J.T. Harrison, of Salem, Missouri, Ryan Mead, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Kara Mead, of Lafayette, Indiana. One great-grandson, Tyson Connors, of Nashville, Tennessee. Two brothers, George May, Farmington, Missouri, Myler May, St. Clair, Missouri, two sisters, Reba Botkin, Farmington, Missouri, and Edna Kempen, Warrenton, Missouri. Ray will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Saturday, August 23rd 11 AM
Funeral Services follow at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
Minister: David Bardy
Burial: Corridon-Reynolds Cemetery
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri