Commission Honors Dedicated Volunteer

 

Huntsville, TN (2011-05-16) On Monday night, the Scott County Commission honored a dedicated Scott County man who has served his country and community faithfully for many years.

            The Commission unanimously passed a resolution honoring Charles F. May, recognized for his distinguished military service to his country and his many years of dedicated and charitable service to the people of Scott County.

            May, who retired from the United States Army after 22 years of distinguished service, which included service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, dedicated his life to serving God, his country and his fellow man after being released for a prison camp in Korea on November 14, 1951. Charlie has been instrumental to the work and service of many charitable organizations, civic clubs, and governing bodies in Scott County, including serving as President for the Oneida Kiwanis Club and Scott County Chamber of Commerce, Steering Committee member and current member of the Scott County E-911 Board of Directors, as well as past Chairman and organizer of the Scott County Rural Area Development Committee.

            May served as organizer of the annual Scott County Health Fair for 10 years, and as Director of Scott County’s Emergency Food Assistance Program from 1991 to February of 2011. He is a lifetime member of the VFW, member of the American Foreign Legion Post #136, and organizer of the family support group for National Guard Servicemen and women.

            May was inducted into the Boys and Girls Club of Scott County Hall of Fame in 2008.