Joseph Dale Melvin, Sr.
Joseph Dale Melvin, Sr.
Funeral services for Joseph Dale Melvin, Sr., 64, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Melvin passed away at 9:36 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2020, at his home.
He was born September 15, 1955 at Springfield, Missouri, to Paul Leo Melvin and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin. Dale graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1974. On August 1, 1975, he was married at White Church, Missouri, to Tammy Hunter. Mr. Melvin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a self-employed plumber for over forty years. Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. Mr. Melvin was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Melvin, of the family home; three children, Joe Melvin and significant other, Annie Crumble, Lexington, Missouri, Justin Melvin and significant other, Jennifer Allcorn, West Plains and Shawna Burcham, West Plains; ten grandchildren, Aubrey Burcham, Morgan Melvin, Kayelor Melvin, Aaralin Melvin, Ben Burcham, Keegan Allcorn, Madyson Melvin, Zachary Melvin, Mackenzie Melvin and Bryce Burcham; one great-grandchild, Kayson Walker; three brothers, Ronald Melvin and wife, Helen, Springfield, Missouri, Wayne Melvin and wife, Wilda, West Plains and Donnie Melvin, West Plains; three sisters, Rita Roberson and husband, Danny, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Virginia Newberry, Valley Park, Missouri and Barbara Hanks and husband, Rick, Willow Springs, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Melvin, West Plains and Kim Reed, Rogers, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, three brothers, David, Ed and Tom Melvin, his father-in-law, Jack Hunter and mother-in-law, Ruby Bryant, preceded him in death.
Mr. Melvin will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber Redburn
July 29, 2020 @ 4:03 pm
Shawna, Ben, Aubrey, and Bryce and the Melvin Families,
We want to express our deepest sympathy to all of you upon the loss of Joseph. All of you will be in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Amber and Corby Redburn
Rhonda jo mcgoldrick tilson blevins
July 30, 2020 @ 1:53 am
Tammy and children I am so very sorry. Prayers and hugs for all. He will be missed and remembered.
Bob & Bill Cobb
July 29, 2020 @ 6:20 pm
Miss you Dale went to school with Dale an his brother’s an sister’s, always helped you out an always a friend.
Teresa eldringhoff romans
July 29, 2020 @ 10:27 pm
Dale will be missed. Prayers for you Tammy and kids. Saint Joseph’s wont be the same.
Bob and Cindy Kirkland, Kirkland Well Drilling and Pumps.
July 29, 2020 @ 11:29 pm
We are so sorry for the loss of Dale. He was such a wonderful person, he will be greatly missed. Prayers for you in the days ahead.
Ashley Horn
July 30, 2020 @ 8:48 am
Dale was always the life in the room. I will miss him greatly. I pray for the response of his soul and for each of you through this time. Love to you all, Ashley Horn
Connie Riley
July 30, 2020 @ 3:59 pm
My deepest condolences to all of Dale’s family. He was a great guy. He was always so pleasant.
Joe Cunningham
July 30, 2020 @ 5:06 pm
Dale was one of a kind. He would do anything for anybody and was always a joy to talk to. He will be greatly missed by so many.
Bob Arnold
July 30, 2020 @ 5:40 pm
Dale was a good and honest man. He was my number one plumber during my 19 years as administrator at Glenwood School. If I had a septic pump go out, he would go down in the tank, take out the pump and replace it. There was no job that he would not tackle. I continued to use him in my home until he had to give up his work. He was a special man. It was my honor to know him.
Carolyn L Girdley
July 30, 2020 @ 8:59 pm
So sorry Melvin family! Dale was a great guy!
Craig and Sherri Cromer
July 31, 2020 @ 10:59 am
Tammy and family so sorry for your loss. In working with Dale years ago never saw him have a bad day always had a smile. Your in our thoughts
Kathy Beaty
July 31, 2020 @ 12:57 pm
To the Dale Melvin Family.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Dale’s illness and passing.
He was always our families plumber.
I graduated with Don with class of ’75.
May he rest in peace.
Kathy Bray Cozort-Beaty
Sherry Shipley
August 3, 2020 @ 3:13 pm
Tammy was so sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. Thinking of you and your family.
Diana Haeffner, Alice & D.T. Chamberlain
August 3, 2020 @ 7:21 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. Dale was my plumber for almost 30 years and even longer with my parents. Love and prayers for your family. May God Bless.
Dynise Nettles
August 3, 2020 @ 8:38 pm
So sorry for your loss.He was such a good man.Sure will miss him.Prayers to the family
Bernadette (Bernie) Miller
August 5, 2020 @ 12:38 pm
I was so sorry to hear about Dale’s death. I went to school with him – grades 1-12. He was always such a nice guy with a ready smile and a generous heart. Certainly, he will be missed.
Jennifer Miller
August 11, 2020 @ 4:59 pm
We will certainly miss Dale. He was a good man and was happy to help with anything, including a laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.