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Bobby Roscoe “Mugs” May

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Birth	:	26 Dec 1932 Clinchmore, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	3 Oct 2016 Jacksboro, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Jacksboro City Cemetery, Jacksboro, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.3286018, -84.1778030
Description	:	Guest Book "Bobby was special to me in that I felt a connection to him..." - Margetta Cox Bobby R. 'Papaw' May of Jacksboro, died at his home surrounded by his loving family, Oct. 3. Bobby was born Dec. 26, 1932 in Clinchmore. He was the last-born son of the late William Franklin and Laura Ann Walls May. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Harry; Reed; Hub and Clyde May and his two sisters, Frankie Hatmaker and Juanita Wilson. Bobby is survived by his wife of 63 years, Emma Buckley; his children and their... Read More	Guest Book "Bobby was special to me in that I felt a connection to him..." - Margetta Cox Bobby R. 'Papaw' May of Jacksboro, died at his home surrounded by his loving family, Oct. 3. Bobby was born Dec. 26, 1932 in Clinchmore. He was the last-born son of the late William Franklin and Laura Ann Walls May. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, Harry; Reed; Hub and Clyde May and his two sisters, Frankie Hatmaker and Juanita Wilson. Bobby is survived by his wife of 63 years, Emma Buckley; his children and their spouses, Elliott Katherine May and Mike Denning of Gainesville, Ga.; Karen Beth Baird and Charles of Jacksboro; Laura Ann Ewing and Scott of Knoxville and William Robert May and Kim of Jacksboro. Three grandchildren, Ryan Chaniott; Andrew Chaniott and Katelyn Elizabeth May. He was a member of the Jacksboro United Methodist Church. He loved the Lord and his church. Bobby was active in the church and held many positions. What was most important to him and Emma was raising their children in a Christian home and sharing the gift of song. He was a member of the church choir, led the singing on Sunday nights and would often sing solos. Bobby 'Mugs' May was a unique athlete and excelled in all sports, but his favorite was football. He played fullback for his high school, 'The Jacksboro Golden Eagles.' He tried out for football at the University of Tennessee under General Neyland and at East Tennessee State University where he was awarded a scholarship. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering. Bobby was a true American patriot and enlisted in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Before starting his career with Martin Marietta in Oak Ridge, he taught school, was a principal and coach. While at Martin Marietta he served as a Skilled and Technical Instructor until he retired after 25 years of service. The family will receive friends on Saturday Oct. 8 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Jacksboro United Methodist Church, 108 Liberty St., Jacksboro, Tenn. with a celebration of life service following at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Perry Duncan officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be made to, Jacksboro United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 83, Jacksboro, Tenn., 37757 or the Campbell County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 122, Jacksboro, Tenn., 37757. Cross-Smith Funeral Home of LaFollette is in charge of arrangements.

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Bobby Roscoe “Mugs” May's memorial is located at: Jacksboro City Cemetery, Jacksboro, Campbell County, USA.
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Bobby Roscoe “Mugs” May death on 3 Oct 2016 in Jacksboro, Campbell County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 36.3286018
Longitude: -84.1778030

Family Members:

Parent

William Frank May

(1898 - 1962)

Laura Walls May

(1899 - 1976)

Spouse

Emma Buckley May

(unknow - unknow)

Siblings

Frankie May Hatmaker

(1920 - 2012)

Juanita Naomi May Wilson

(1925 - 2004)

Children

William Robert “Will” May

(1961 - 2019)

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Coordinate: 36.3286018, -84.1778030

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Coordinate: 36.3093987, -84.1707993

8. Queener Cemetery #02
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Coordinate: 36.3260994, -84.2121964

13. Woods Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3260994, -84.2121964

14. Sharp Cemetery #1
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Coordinate: 36.3125992, -84.2065964

15. McGhee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3046989, -84.1983032

16. Willoughby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3139000, -84.1466980

17. Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Jacksboro, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3231010, -84.1421967

18. David Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3106003, -84.2086029

19. Carroll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3321991, -84.2157974

20. Cumberland View Baptist Church Cemetery
Jacksboro, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3106003, -84.1425018

21. Madison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3252983, -84.2197037

22. Wheeler Cemetery
Caryville, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.3053017, -84.2099991

23. Marlow Cemetery
Caryville, Campbell County, USA
Coordinate: 36.2914009, -84.1905975

24. Johnson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 36.3431015, -84.1322021