Leonard May (1937-2009)
Leonard Elwood May, Sr., 72, was born April 21, 1937, and raised in Catlettsburg, Ky. He was a graduate of Boyd County High School, Ashland, Ky. Class of '55. He passed at home with family and friends on Sept. 10, 2009, in Spotsylvania, Va.
He is a retired Staff Sgt., of 20 years, in the U.S. Army. He served in the Vietnam War and was assigned in Italy, Germany and South Korea.
Gardening was a favorite past time. He was an avid fisherman and a fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats. He was a friend to anyone he met.
Surviving him are siblings Paul May and Ruby Runyon. His children are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. May, Jr., Tina M. May, and Mr. and Mrs. James A. May and grandchildren Matthew, Steven, Ashley, Quinnton, Rheece, and Rheanna. He is also survived by nephews, nieces and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapels, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg, Va. 22407. A celebration of life ceremony will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Bob Schultz officiating. He will be laid to rest at Golden Oaks Cemetery in Ashland, Ky. on April 21, 2010, joining his parents and other family members.
Online condolences may be expressed to his family at foundandsons.com.