George Elliot May, 58, passed away Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital after a short illness.
George was born March 24, 1960, in Warsaw. He was the son of Robert and Ruby Sparks May and one of seven children. George attended Tippecanoe Valley schools and began driving trucks at age 16.
It was while driving a chicken hauler that he would meet Teri Smith. Teri would become his companion and longtime friend. Together, the two shared nearly 40 years and a son, Chad May.
George was an absolutely giving person. He was always willing to help someone in a pinch and was not one to hold his opinion back. He was honest and caring and a hard worker. For the past 12 years, he drove a truck for Ag Trucking, hauling limestone all over the Midwest.
When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed fishing, especially for bass; he had even retrofitted a speedboat with live wells as his personal bass boat.
In addition to his son, Chad May, and longtime friend Teri Smith, both of Warsaw, those left with broken hearts include George’s mother, Ruby May; two additional sons, Brock (wife Lindsey) O’Brien, Churubusco, and Nicholas Smith, Warsaw; daughter, Olivia Smith, Warsaw; four brothers: John (wife Lisa) May, Rochester; Bill (wife Cindy) May, Tennessee; Carson (wife Shelly) May, Palestine; and Rod (wife Linda) May, Warsaw; and two sisters, Bobbie Welch, North Carolina, and Robin (husband Josh) Rhodes, Warsaw. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Those who preceded him in passing include his father, Robert; two aunts, Susie Davis and Barb Francis; and an uncle, Con May.
Friends may join family at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, for a time of viewing from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. Beginning at 2 p.m., Kevin Gray, who was like a brother to George, will officiate a celebration of life service.
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Those wishing to express their sympathy may leave condolences at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
