George Emmitt May

George Emmitt May of Annapolis, Missouri passed away on September 12, 2021, in Pilot Knob, Missouri at the age of 89 years. He was born on January 5, 1932, to the late Emmitt and Inez (Spradley) May. George was one of eight children, all who preceded him in death: Elma Tarvid, Reba Swaringim Botkin, Edna Kempen, Myler May, Mary June Gordon Favorite, Ray May, and Norma Blything. George attended and graduated Reynolds Corridon School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army and served his country from 1952-1954. He served as an infantry man in the Korean War, where he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, two Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. After his discharge, he returned to Reynolds, Missouri where he worked as a labor/carpenter. He went on to marry Opal Jackson of Hogan, Missouri in 1961 and to this union six children were born: Sherry (Mark) Bell of Hazelwood, Missouri; Barbie...