Obituary for James Thurston "Junker" May Jr.
Mr. James Thurston "Junker" May Jr., age 56, of Allensville, Indiana, entered this life on October 28, 1965 in Madison, Indiana. He was the son of James Thurston May, Sr. and Charlene (Kays) May, both of whom preceded him in death. Junker was a lifelong resident of Switzerland County, Indiana and was a 1984 graduate of Switzerland County High School. Junker was united in marriage on November 8, 1984 to Kelly Ann Thompson. Junker continued in his family's legacy, as he was a lifelong farmer who raised tobacco, corn, cattle, and hogs. Throughout his life, he also would help several local farmers around the county, plant and harvest their crops. He will be remembered for his love of baseball, and his favorite team was the Cincinnati Reds. His favorite player of all-time was Pete Rose. He took his passion for baseball and coached for several years, Little League Baseball at the Markland Park in Switzerland County. Junker passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at his residence in Allensville, Indiana.
Junker will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Kelly May of Allensville, IN; his sons, Eddie May and his wife, Krissy of East Enterprise, IN and Luke May and his wife, Cierra of Cincinnati, OH; his brother, Charlie May and his wife, Paula of East Enterprise, IN; his best friends, David Sandlin and Ricky Werner; his grandchildren, Isabelle, Cassius, Buddy, Aamauriel, and Luke, Jr.; his nephews and nieces, Troy, Benton, Lacy and Brevon; Along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would also like to give a special thank you to a few of Junker's neighbors; Dave and Rachel Schuler and Brett Boles for being so thoughtful, caring, and helpful to Junker over the years, as their kindness will not be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thurston May, Sr. and Charlene (Kays) May; his infant brother; his paternal and maternal grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
At Junker's request, no formal funeral services will be conducted, however the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor's Choice. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com
Junker will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Kelly May of Allensville, IN; his sons, Eddie May and his wife, Krissy of East Enterprise, IN and Luke May and his wife, Cierra of Cincinnati, OH; his brother, Charlie May and his wife, Paula of East Enterprise, IN; his best friends, David Sandlin and Ricky Werner; his grandchildren, Isabelle, Cassius, Buddy, Aamauriel, and Luke, Jr.; his nephews and nieces, Troy, Benton, Lacy and Brevon; Along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would also like to give a special thank you to a few of Junker's neighbors; Dave and Rachel Schuler and Brett Boles for being so thoughtful, caring, and helpful to Junker over the years, as their kindness will not be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thurston May, Sr. and Charlene (Kays) May; his infant brother; his paternal and maternal grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
At Junker's request, no formal funeral services will be conducted, however the family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor's Choice. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com