George E. May, 72, of Stafford, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at Vibra Hospital in Richmond, VA. He was surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include his wife, Jeanie, his son, George and his wife, Carolanne of Stafford, his brother, Tom May and his wife, Judy, of Stafford, his sisters, Nancy Tarbell, Sally Lindsay, Therese Hone and her husband Micky of Shirley, Massachusetts, his sister, Barbara Colon and her husband Danny, of Boca Raton, Florida, two grandchildren, Christian McKenzie of Radcliff, Kentucky and Sarah May of Stafford and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert May, his mother, Florida May and two brothers, Leon May and Richard May. Visitation will be held on January 3 from 6-8 p.m. at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Home on Shelton Shop Road in Stafford. A service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on January 4 at Mullins and Thompson followed by a graveside service at Quantico National Cemetery at Noon.
George served in the United States Navy from September 1965 to February 1972. He married Doris “Jeanie” Sudduth on November 2, 1968. His son, George Ernest May, Jr. was born on January 1, 1973. For the majority of his career, he was an automotive mechanic and vehicle inspector. He retired from Triangle Service Center in February of 2014. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with Jeanie and visiting friends and family. George enjoyed going deep sea fishing with his family and friends while visiting Massachusetts. He also loved visiting casinos to try out his lucky horseshoe.
