Marlow: Melvin Leon May, 78, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Marlow, OK.
Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at the Fort Sill National Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the Stephens County Honor Guard. All arrangements have been entrusted to Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral and Cremation Services in Marlow.
Melvin was born Thursday, June 5, 1941 in Wright City, to Elmer and Effie (Mitchell) May. He served in the United States Army and the United States Airforce for a number of years. Melvin married the love of his life, Carol Ingersoll in Crookston, Minnesota on June 9, 1964. They were married for 55 wonderful years before his passing. Melvin had lived in the Blanchard area for many years before moving to Marlow almost 2 years ago. He enjoyed painting, fishing, and reading. Melvin was a member of the Masonic Tanana Lodge #3 in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Survivors include, his wife, Carol May of the home, a daughter, Lynda Dennis of Eldorado, 6 grandchildren, Haly, Christina, Tanja, Marissa, James, Jacob, a great-grandson, Christopher. He was also survived by a sister, Sue Wilkerson of Cartwright, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, 2 daughters, Melvetta Pierson, Marian Stratton, and a brother, Dale May.
Online condolences may be made to www.CallawaySmithCobb.com