Billy Joe

. Mr. Billy Joe May age 74, of Jefferson died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. May was born on May 28, 1936 in Ashe County to Gordon and Clyde Eldreth May. Mr. May was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. May served in the US Air Force and National Guard for a combination of 20 years. He retired from United Chemi-Con after 39 years. Mr. May was a member of Bristol Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 3:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Billy Joe Blevins. Burial will follow in Wallace Cemetery with military rites.   The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel.   Mr. May is survived by: Wife, Wilma Carpenter May, two sons, Phillip May and wife Patsy of West Jefferson & Steven May and wife Tammy of Jefferson, one sister, Wilma Richardson of Crumpler, 4 grandchildren, Andy May, Nicholas May, Zachary May & Taylor May, 2 great grandchildren, Samuel May & Abby May  also surviving are  several 2 nieces and 2 nephews.  Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.   You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.   Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. May's arrangements.