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Gary Eugene May
January 1, 1948 - November 23, 2024

Gary Eugene May departed from this life Saturday, November 23rd at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 22 days.  He was born Thursday, January 1, 1948,  He was preceded in death by parents, Cecil and Clara Craig May, three grandchildren, Gary A. Beard, Jonathan Beard, and Aaron Moss and two brothers, Curtis and Charles (Rabbit) May.  Gary was a retired electrician from St. Bernards Medical Center, a faithful member of Central Missionary Baptist Church in Trumann, a 1966 Graduate of Trumann High School and loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren and in his younger days enjoyed hunting and fishing     He is survived by his wife of 56 years,  Brenda May of the home; one son, John Gregory (Tammy) May of Trumann;  two daughters, Jennifer Beard of Trumann and  Becky (Michael) Totty of Jonesboro; two brothers, Leroy (Lois) Mayof Trumann and Freddy (Sandra) May of Jonesboro; two sisters, Goldie Madden of Trumann and Phyllis Fagan; six grandchildren,  Abby Beard, Kaylee May, Whitney Carter, Brittany (Jared) Hunt, Audrey Totty,  Hunter (Ariel) May,  and eight great-grandchildren and another great granddaughter on the way.            Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 til 7:00 P.M. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.  A Celebration of life will be Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Blake Jamison officiating.Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro        Active pallbearers will be John May, Hunter May, Rodney May, James Hooker, Ryan Baker and Jared Hunt.  Honorary pallbearers will be PaisLeigh Carter, Abby Beard, Kaylee May, Kash Carter, Whitney Carter, Brittany Hunt, Chloe Hunt, Chezni Medina, Lakyn Manus, Ivy Moss, Samuel May, Audrey Totty and Parker Sims.    An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneral home.net

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Visitation

November 25, 2024
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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Funeral Service

November 26, 2024
10:00 AM

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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  1. Linda Adams, Trumann,AR says

    I worked with Gary many years ago at St Bernard’s. He was a good friend and always kind. So sad for your loss Brenda and family. God bless in every way possible!

  2. Luther Ingram, Jonesboro Arkansas says

    I’m truly sorry I couldn’t be there.

  3. Linda Hogue, Jonesboro says

    Brenda, Jennifer, Becky, John (and grandchildren) - We are so so sorry for the loss of your precious husband, father and grandfather. Gary was an awesome co-worker and friend to me for 30+ years and beyond that even after retirement. He was a great mentor to me and many others in Engineering at St. Bernard's. One thing that was genuine was his love for God and his church and earth families. He will be greatly missed. Sending love, hugs and prayers to you all now and the days ahead.

  4. Eric Watson, Jonesboro says

    Gary was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed. Pam told me ,after we got the news, that every time she fixes chicken and dumplings she thinks of him because he gave her his recipe and that has always been her favorite !!

  5. Nadine Creech , Ravenden Springs says

    Prayers for the family. Gary was such a nice man.

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