Tom Melvin
Funeral services for James Thomas Melvin, 67, Fordland, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Melvin passed away at 2:00 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Springfield.
He was born October 27, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to Paul Leo Melvin and Nellie Elizabeth Hendrix Melvin. Mr. Melvin was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. Tom worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Melvin was of the Catholic faith.
He is survived by two children, John “Mike” Melvin and wife, Brook and Traci Wright and significant other, Roger Lukenbill; four grandchildren, Zackary, Ali, Brady and Baylee; four brothers, Ronald Melvin and wife, Helen, Wayne Melvin and wife, Wilda, Dale Melvin and wife, Tammy and Donnie Melvin; three sisters, Rita Roberson and husband, Danny, Virginia Newberry and Barbara Hanks and husband, Rick; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Melvin and Sandy Melvin; many nieces and nephews; his dear friend, Janice Jones; and the mother of his children, Dixi Wagoner.
His parents and three brothers, David Melvin, Ed Melvin and his twin brother, John Michael Melvin, precede him in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Ann Rossiter-McHugh
June 18, 2017 @ 9:40 am
So sorry to,hear of your loss. May your dad be watching over you and your family from Heaven!!
Love you, Traci!
Ann and Roger
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
June 18, 2017 @ 2:16 pm
Melvin family – my sincere condolences to you all. I only met Tom once, but knew he was definitely one of the White Church gang. Know we are thinking of you all and praying for your peace.
Loretta, Keith, and John
June 19, 2017 @ 10:28 pm
We are sad to hear of Tom’s passing. We saw him last many years ago when we were passing through on a move to Atlanta and he joined his brothers in trying to introduce themselves as different Melvin brothers and I don’t mind admitting that I a little pleased with myself and when they were disappointed by me knowing they were messing with me. Still there was much laughter and fun during the visit and his smile was contagious. He kept in touch pretty well over Facebook and told me a few stories I hadn’t heard about my parents. I will miss those moments. God bless and deepest sympathies. Love, Loretta, Keith, and John
Carol Simpson
June 20, 2017 @ 12:16 pm
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Tom at the post office and he will be greatly missed. Will prayer for your family.
David Clark
June 20, 2017 @ 3:05 pm
I’m very sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. It is sad to hear of another classmate’s death. I have fond memories of our school years together. Wayne, you and all of Tom’s family are in my thoughts and prayers.