Obituary for Herbert May
HERBERT MAY, 91 years of age of Hurley, VA, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late James Basil and Daisy (Dotson) May. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was of the Old Regular Baptist faith. He was a loving husband of 65-years, a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and was a retired carpenter. He was also a disabled coal miner and the last surviving member of his immediate family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Birdie Lee (Dotson) May; 1-Son: Robert May; 1-Granddaughter: Jolene Adkins; 3-Brothers and 5 Sisters.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Herbert Lee (Jenny) May of Hurley, VA, Randy May of Hurley, VA, Jeff (Bonnie) May of Hurley, VA; Les (Becky) May of Grundy, VA, Gail (Danny) Jackson of Hurley, VA, Christopher May of Hurley, VA; Daughter-in-Law: Tammy May of Hurley, VA.
Also, survived by 11-Grandchildren, 18-Great-Grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for HERBERT MAY will be conducted Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Elder George Baker officiating with burial to follow in the May Cemetery, Hurley, VA.
Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M.
Active Pallbearers will be family and friends.
We will be taking proactive measures to help prevent the spread of any potential illness. In an effort to minimize direct contact, we ask that you consider avoiding shaking hands or physical contact with the members of the family or other guests. Direct Eye Contact, Loving Words, and a Warm Smile can be as meaningful to the families as a traditional handshake or hug, especially during these difficult times. Face masks or coverings are required and practicing social distancing.
Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, VA is honored to serve the family of HERBERT MAY.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
2
Feb
6:00 PM
Grundy Funeral Home
22208 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1016
Grundy, VA 24614
Service
Tuesday
2
Feb
7:00 PM
Grundy Funeral Home
22208 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1016
Grundy, VA 24614
Funeral
Wednesday
3
Feb
1:00 PM
Grundy Funeral Home
22208 Riverside Drive
P.O. Box 1016
Grundy, VA 24614
Cemetery Details
Location
May Family Cemetery
Paw Paw Rd.
Hurley, VA 24620
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