George Melvin

George’s life began on November 18, 1929 in Dowagiac; the son of Walter L. and Leila (Huff) Melvin and step-mother Pearl (Webster) Melvin. George was a 1948 graduate of Dowagiac Central High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving three bronze stars for his service. George was united in marriage to the former Myra Pierson in Sister Lakes. He was employed by the A & P Tea Company as a meat cutter in Niles, Coldwater, Dowagiac and several other locations. George and Myra loved to travel. They visited all fifty states, Germany, Austria, and all the provinces of Canada. They spent over 20 years in Riverview, Florida. George enjoyed bowling, and gardening in Florida. He was one of the founders of the Dowagiac Little League program and development of Russom Field in Dowagiac and a fan of U of M athletics. His loving family includes his wife Myra of Dowagiac, sons Randy (Kathy) Melvin of Dowagiac, Jeff (Diane) Melvin of Dearborn Heights, and Todd (Kathy) Melvin of Waterford; grandchildren Brent (Melissa) Melvin, Brian (Ashley) Melvin, Sara Melvin, Tanner Melvin, Kelsey Melvin, Cody Melvin, Trevor Melvin, Justin Kidd and Cheyenne Kidd; great grandchildren Skylar, Natalee, Olivia, and Jordyn Melvin, Katelin Glon, and Kaylee Patterson, step sister Betty Reshore and two nieces and one nephew. George passed away on Monday November 26, 2012 at Forest Glen Assisted Living. George is preceded in death by his parents. His family will gather with friends on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Yazel & Clark Chapel where his funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday led by Pastor John Kasper. Military honors will be rendered at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions in George’s name may be directed to Dowagiac Little League. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of George at www.yazel-clark.com.