Robert Franlin May

Robert F. May, 88 Singers Glen Robert ?Bob? Franklin May, 88, a resident of 5095 Snapps Creek Road, died October 3, 2008 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. May was born on June 11, 1920 in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Walker H. Sr. and Ruth Bowman May. Mr. May served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a farmer and also County Assessor for Western Rockingham County for 30 years until his retirement in 1987. He worked as an insurance salesman for Rockingham Mutual Insurance for 22 years. Mr. May was an active member of the Donovan Memorial United Methodist Church where he served as treasurer for 32 years and was a church trustee. He was a member of the Singers Glen Golden Age Club, and the West Rockingham Ruritan Club for over 30 years. He and his wife were member of the Grand Promenade Square Dance Club. On April 17, 1943, he married the former Virginia F. Richie who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Stashia Ann Kline and husband Dennis, Linville; Patty Louise Golightly and husband Gary ?Ike?, Winchester; one son, William ?Bill? Franklin May and wife Becky, Harrisonburg; six grandchildren, Michelle Propst, Linville; David Kline, Lacey Spring; Daniel Kline, Singers Glen; Eric Golightly and Jason Golightly both of Winchester; Kelly May Brown, Harrisonburg; seven great grandchildren, Grace E. Propst, Aydan A. Kline, Echo E. Kline and Iris I. Kline, Caitlyn Golightly, Jacob Golightly and Ethan Golightly. Rev. Robert W. Smith Jr., will conduct a funeral service Tuesday morning, 11a.m. October 7, 2008 at the Donovan Memorial United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Singers Glen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from seven until eight at the McMullen Funeral Home, Harrisonburg. Memorial contributions may be made to the Singers Glen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 75, Singers Glen, Virginia 22850 or to the Donovan Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 3, Singers Glen, Virginia 22850. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.