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Brian May Obituary
Brian Patrick May, 38, of Springfield, MO, passed away on May 31, 2015 at his home in Springfield. He was born July 5, 1976 in Wichita, KS to Frederick and Diane (Baran) May. Brian graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1994. After graduation, Brian worked in the restaurant industry for many years.
Sports, music, reading, friends, and spending time in the outdoors were passions of his, but the pride and joy of his life was his son, Ian, born in 2006. Brian was a loving and devoted father, and one of his favorite activities was spending time with Ian while exploring nature and stargazing.
Brian was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Frederick and Louise May and Kenneth and Jeanette Baran. Brian is survived by his beloved son, Ian; Ian's mother, Jade Bolli; his mother and brothers, Cullen and Christopher, Springfield; aunts and uncles, Dan and Linda May, O'Fallon, IL; Tom and Sheila May, Lilburn, GA; Tim and Barb May, Orlando, FL; Barb and Steve Joyce, Gillespie, IL; Beth and Steve Krakosky, Belleville, IL.; Renee Baran, Los Angeles, CA; Ken and Erin Baran, North Oaks, MN; and many cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 6th at Klingner-Cope at the Rivermonte Chapel, 4500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rare Breed Youth Services program in Springfield in Brian's memory, or do some act of unexpected kindness for someone in need. Brian would like that. Brian, you are loved and will always be remembered.
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for Brian May
mike geeslin
May 29, 2019
Brian.....you've not been forgotten. I think of you and the time we shared in meetings and in your last days. I miss you buddy and i only wish you peace and comfort.
Mike G.
Jenni Smith
June 10, 2015
Brian was one the true people in life . He gave his heart to everyone who he loved . He will be deeply missed.
Marti Fewell
June 8, 2015
Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Brian, Blessing to you.
Debi Crowley
June 6, 2015
Brian was a great friend and I will miss him so much. Gods Speed be with the May family and Ian and Jade. Good-bye my friend.
Debi Crowley
Scott Corkren
June 6, 2015
So very sorry for your loss Brian was a good person.
Mike and Susan Lamphear
June 5, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Judy Miller
June 4, 2015
To Brian's family:
It has been many years since we were neighbors on S.Kings. Please know that our family is saddened to hear of your loss of Brian. Remembering him as a little boy....
Mike Geeslin
June 4, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great guy. I will miss him. Mike geeslin
Nancy Edson
June 4, 2015
Diane,
You and your family are in my prayers.
June 4, 2015
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Letia Sanders
June 3, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss josh will miss brian dearly sincerely Letia Sanders Josh Corkrens au nt our thoughts and prayers are with you
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