Eddie May Obituary
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He was born on March 8, 1982, in Johnson County, Kentucky, to Nadine Hayden May and the late Herman Eddie May Sr. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by two nieces, Shay Gwinn and Alicia Gwinn.
On February 16, 2008, he married Alana Le Charles May, who survives.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Gracie Elizabeth May and Gemma Lynn May, both of Flat Gap, Kentucky; one nephew, Michael Gwinn and one niece, Kayla Gwinn, both of Paintsville, Kentucky; one sister, Amy Renee (David) Akers, of Flat Gap, Kentucky; one great-nephew, Isaiah Gwinn.
Memorial Services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in the Jones-Preston Funeral Home chapel with Charles Crace officiating. Friends may visit the Jones-Preston Funeral Home on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Eddie's memory by contacting the Jones-Preston Funeral Home at 606-789-3501.
Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Mr. Herman Eddie "Jay" May Jr.
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