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Obituary for Michael Ray May Michael Ray May
Alleghany County Native Was Vietnam War Veteran, Heavy Equipment Operator

Michael Ray May, 70, of 5711 Johnson Creek Road, Covington, Virginia died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his residence.

He was born October 19, 1948 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Lonnie Glenn May and Mary Meadows May.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Southall and a brother, Preston B. May.

Mr. May served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Michael retired as a heavy equipment operator with Branch Highways, Inc.

He was affiliated with Johnson Creek ARP Church.

He was an avid outdoorsman and loved teaching the outdoors to the youth.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Alice Guajardo May of Covington; a daughter, Melissa May of Covington; a sister, Christine Martin and husband, Donald of Paint Bank; a brother, John May of Covington; a special grandchild, Maria Rodriguez; a host of great family friends to include James "Bubby" Ward and a number of nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Saturday December 8, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home.

The family will receive their friends Friday from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Arritt Funeral Home.

The interment will be held at Johnson Creek ARP Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be James "Bubby" Ward, Arnold Meadows Jr., Jerry Lee Meadows Jr., Melvin Campbell, Casey Bradberry Sr., and Melissa May. Alternate Pallbearers will be Casey Bradberry Jr., Cody O'Conner, and David Wiley.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial donations be made in Mr. May's name to the Dunlap Fire and Rescue Department at P. O. Box 218, Covington, VA 24426.