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Jeff May

September 6, 1943 - August 10, 2012


Jeff May Hollis Jeffrey May, 68, of The Villages, FL passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012. He was born on September 6, 1943 to Hollis and Angeline May in Lafayette, Indiana. Jeff grew up in Remington, IN graduating from Remington High School in 1961. His first love in sports was basketball. He earned a degree in voice at the highly regarded Indiana University School of Music. Eileen Farrell was one of his teachers. While performing in the I. U. Singing Hoosiers he met his wife of 32 years, Connie May. He was drafted into the Army and moved to Maryland to sing and solo in the U. S. Army Chorus. The Chorus sang in many countries and several states including a local gig at the White House. Returning to Indiana he taught music at Logansport High School for two years before taking over a family business, May-Harris Ford. He later became a stockbroker in Chicago. He retired to The Villages, FL in Feb. 2006. Always an avid and competitive golfer, he played almost daily in retirement. But he was always first and foremost a singer and loved to entertain. The numerous opportunities to sing in the Villages were the highlight of his life over the past 6 years. He was always eager to perform in musical events for various area charities. Jeff is survived by his daughter, Meredith May; cherished and loyal companion, Sandy Mills; sisters Angela May, Deborah (George) DelHoyo and Stefanie (Urs) Nyffeler; cousins Jerry (Dona) May and Paul (Jeanie) May. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jeff was a lively, fun and caring man. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at the Stitz-Clapper Funeral home in Remington, IN. Celebration from 12:00 pm - 3:00pm, followed by memorial services. Contributions in Jeff's memory may be made to the music department at Tri-County School Corporation located at 105 N. 2nd Street, Wolcott, IN 47995.


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Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home, Remington

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Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home, Remington

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