Ron May

Ron May, 72, of Smithboro, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family.

Ron was born April 5, 1950, in St. Louis, he was the son of Meredith and Laverne (Boyer) May. He married Barbara Ann Kuhlmann in Florissant, Mo on July 23, 1988. They had 34 wonderful years together.

As an outdoor enthusiast, he loved to fish, hunt, and do woodworking and has been a fixture of the local community for 24 years. As a high school student, he worked for Ponticello Pizza, enjoying the comradery it provided. After high school, he worked briefly for Florissant Rental, before joining the United States Navy, where he served proudly and was honorably discharged. He then worked for Hussman Refrigeration, for 10 years, in North County and 35 years for the United States Postal service, from which he retired. He was a simple, loving man, with a good sense of humor, who never knew a stranger, and was sensitive to people’s feelings and worried about everyone, but himself.  He truly enjoyed life to the fullest.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jack May.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, of Smithboro, IL, his stepchildren, a brother, a sister, an uncle, a great uncle, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive guests Monday, October 17, 2022, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Assalley-Young Funeral Home, 118 E. College Ave., Greenville, IL.

The funeral service will be held, at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 18, 2022, with Father Jeffrey Stone officiating, at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 512 S. Prairie St., Greenville, IL, 62246.

Interment will be at a later date in Sacred Heart Cemetery, 980 Graham Road, Florissant, Mo 63031.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, may be made to the Bond County Humane Society, 2510 S. Elm St., Greenville, IL 62246.

The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home with the ceremonies.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.