Michael F.

May

Michael F. May, 68, of May’s Lick, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his sister's residence with his family by his side.

Born in Maysville on August 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Emmitt Gene May and the late Verna Stitt May.

Mike was a retired self-employed home builder, and before going out on his own he worked for Verville Construction. Mike enjoyed being with his family, hunting and fishing, building and tinkering with small engines and lawnmowers. He was a member of Sardis Assembly of God.

He is survived by his son, Nathan May of Maysville; his granddaughter, Natalee May; his four siblings, Vicki Barbee and husband Ray of Hillsboro, Ohio, Angela Shannon and husband Jack of May’s Lick, Christopher May and wife Missy of Maysville, and Mark May and wife Crystal of Ewing. Mike is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, along with many extended family and friends.

In addition to his father Emmitt Gene and his mother Verna, Mike was preceded in death by his two brothers, Phillip Gene May and Denny May.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, November 16, 2026, at Palmer Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Howard officiating.

Pallbearers include Ray Barbee, Jack Shannon Sr., Jack Shannon Jr., Joshua Shannon, Jamie Barbee and Allen Stitt. Honorary pallbearers include Ronnie Cooper, Gary Linville, Dale Stitt, and Jason Barbee.

Mike will be laid to rest in Shannon Cemetery.

Visitation will be 12 p.m. until the hour of service at Palmer Funeral Home located at 5043 Main Street in May’s Lick.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.palmerfuneralhome.net