Obituaries

Feb. 2, 1955 to May 28, 2024

MARTINSVILLE - Kenneth Jay May, 69, of Eminence, IN passed away Tuesday, May 28, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born Feb. 2, 1955, in Logansport to the late James N. and Nancy A. (Fisher) May. He was a graduate of Winamac Community High School, where he was a member of the high school football team.

Kenneth May

He is survived by his wife, Kelly (Brown) May of Cloverdale whom he married Feb. 14, 2012, after 10 years of dating. He also leaves behind his son Danny (Stephanie) May of Pittsboro; daughter Amy (Travis) Caldwell of Peru; stepson Wesley (Caitlin) Odom of Indianapolis; sister Linda Souder of Garrett; three grandchildren and one expected in July; and his father-in-law Wayne Brown of Eminence.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers Larry and Richard May, and brother-in-law Bill Souder.

Mr. May had been a resident of Morgan County since 2017, spending most of his adult life in Pittsboro. He was a transmission specialist and retired from Skillman Corporation. In recent years, he was a member of the Eminence Harvest Festival. After retirement, he continued to master his skills at home doing the work he most enjoyed. He undoubtedly had a love and talent for restoring and repairing automobiles. He was an avid race fan, including NASCAR and Indy Car racing, loved visiting casinos, and was the best “doggie dad” to his two loyal companions, Lobo and Gunner. He adored being a grandfather. It is safe to say his first biological grandson was his entire world, and he was thrilled to become a grandpa again to his granddaughter who is expected this July. He undoubtedly loved his family and any gathering or event where he could spend time with them. He will also be remembered as quite the “people person” who, according to his wife, “so enjoyed his people.” He also enjoyed camping and traveling and took the trip of a lifetime in 2023 with his wife where they traveled the Historic Route 66, from Chicago to California.

In honoring his wishes, his earthly remains will be cremated. Family and friends are invited to visit from 3 to 5 p.m., Thursday, June 6, at Neal & Summers Funeral & Cremation Center in Martinsville. A memorial service celebrating his life will begin immediately following the visitation at 5 p.m., at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of Indiana, c/o Neal & Summers, 110 E. Poston Rd., Martinsville, IN 46151.

Online condolences and memories may be shared with Mr. May’s family at www.nealandsummers.com.