Edwin Frances “Ed” Melvin
Funeral services for Edwin Frances “Ed” Melvin, 69, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2012, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, White Church, Missouri, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Melvin died at 10:00 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2012, at NHC Healthcare.
He was born March 12, 1943, at West Plains, Missouri, to Paul Leo and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin. On May 28, 1966, he was married at White Church, Missouri, to Sandy Chase. Mr. Melvin was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and coaching baseball. Before his retirement, he was employed with Invensys in the shipping and receiving department. Mr. Melvin was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Melvin, of the family home; two children, Eddie Melvin, wife, Laura, West Plains, Missouri and Kerri Dalaviras, husband, Tom, Buffalo, Missouri; four grandchildren, Evan Melvin, Madison Melvin, Abby Dalaviras and Tommy Dalaviras; five brothers, Ronald Melvin, wife, Helen, Springfield, Missouri, Wayne Melvin, wife, Wilda, Dale Melvin, wife Tammy, Donnie Melvin, all of West Plains, Missouri and Tom Melvin, wife, Dixi, Marshfield, Missouri; three sisters, Virginia Newberry, Manchester, Missouri, Barbara Hanks, husband, Rick, Willow Springs, Missouri and Rita Roberson, husband, Dan, West Plains, Missouri and a host of nieces and nephews.
His parents, one infant brother and one brother, David Melvin, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 10, 2012, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Cemetery, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
liz palomino
August 9, 2012 @ 6:21 pm
Dear Sandy,
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of West Plains and all the dear friends that I left. I heard that Edwin passed away and I wanted to let you know that my prayers are with you and your family. He was a wonderful man and you were blessed to have him as your husband. May God help you be strong. Your friend always, Liz Palomino
DAVID & SHIRLEY GOTT
August 10, 2012 @ 12:23 am
We are sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
David & Shirley Gott
Loretta Richardson-Scheid
August 11, 2012 @ 9:40 am
We were saddened to hear from Rita of Edwin’s passing. Even though there is much physical distance between all of us these days, all of you are in our hearts and thought of often. Edwin was a big-hearted, sweet guy that always made me smile. My memories of him and the times we had with all of you are dear ones and held close in my heart. Wish we were there to offer hugs and share stories of better times, but know that we always keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy and much love, Loretta, Keith & John
Barbara Holaday
August 12, 2012 @ 12:07 am
Sandy so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to describe your sorrow. Just know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Take care and God bless and yours.
Barbara and Gary Holaday
jennifer (dietary)
August 12, 2012 @ 1:29 am
sorry to hear the news.Don’t be a stranger come by N.H.C. and say Hi .We’ll miss seeing you.
Judy (Penny) Whitaker
December 29, 2012 @ 11:01 pm
I am so sorry to hear that Ed passed away. I went to West Plains High School with him so many years ago. I remember him as a very nice , sweet person and was liked by everyone. When I saw his picture I recognized him immediately. Sandy , you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy and hugs, Judy (Penny) Whitaker Kansas City Mo.