Michael James May

December 4, 1961 - February 29, 2020

Michael James May Sr., 58, of Columbus, died at 7:06 p.m., Saturday, February 29, at Columbus Regional Hospital. Michael was born December 4, 1961 in Chicago, IL, the son of Bernie May and Shirley May. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cherri May who passed on January 27, 2020. Michael was very proud to have served his county in the United States Navy. In earlier years Michael worked in maintenance in the Kosciusko County Hospital, located in Warsaw, IN. In keeping with Michael’s wishes, no services are planned. Survivors include a son, Michael May Jr., a daughter, Megan Rivera, grandchildren, Alexis Rivera, Victoria Rivera, Aidyn May, Levi Winship, Ava Winship and Ruby May, sisters, Lisa A. McCloud and Laurel May. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Cherri. Arrangements provided by Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. You are invited to light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the funeral home website. www.jewellrittman.com