Background
May, James Sturgis was born on July 7, 1917 in Lenoir, North Carolina, United States. Son of Lemuel R. and Effie P. (Pearson) May.
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James Sturgis May
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Student, Brevard College.
Career
Advertising manager, Lenoir (North Carolina) News, 1939-1941; yeoman, publicity correspondent, United States Navy, 1942-1943; enlisted combat correspondent, United States Navy, Pacific Theater, 1945; with, United States Navy, 1946-1955; assistant advertising director, High Point Enterprise president, owner, J. Sturgis May & Company, High Pt., North Carolina, 1956-1970; stockbroker, J.C. Bradford & Company, High Pt., since 1977; with, J.C. Bradford & Company, securities, High Point.
Politics
The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.
Views
In a society where self-interest, acquisitiveness and individual happiness are often seen as the over-riding interests, the Church, and Christians within it, are called to witness meanings, values and purposes beyond ourselves.
Membership
Member Willow Creek Club, Emerywood Court Club.
Connections
Married Lois T., March 11, 1942. Children: J. Randall.
