Charles E. May, Jr., 81

Charles Emery May Jr., 81, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021, after a short illness.

Born Apr. 28, 1939, at home in Carrollton, he was a son to the late Charles E. May and Marie Emma (Nichols) May.

He attended Carrollton High School and entered the Army. Charles married Juanita Mingus on June 26, 1964.                                                                          

His family was his top priority. He owned the Village Gun Shop in Carrollton where he bought and sold guns. He also operated Village Auto Repair. His hobbies were his horses and playing the piano, guitar and harmonica, which he taught himself how to play.                       

Survivors include his wife Juanita; his children, Lee (Jenni) Chamberlain of North Canton, Michael (Rose) May of Carrollton and a daughter, Nancy (Joseph) Kiggins of Akron; two sisters, Shirlee Meola of College Station, TX, and Ruth Zuern of Tuscon, AZ; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and eight great step-grandchildren.        

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, John and Mabel Riegle.

Graveside services will be held Jan. 13 at noon at Westview Cemetery in Carrollton.