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James Melvin Howard
March 24, 1930 ~ November 14, 2017 (age 87) 87 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Bob Phillips
November 26, 2017 10:34 PM
Your "old" French teacher is thinking about you all at the passing of your father. I did not know him, but to nurture children like you three, he must have read or written the Good Dad manual. My best to you as you process this change in your lives.
A candle was lit by Gail Evans
on November 19, 2017 7:49 PM
I will miss Uncle Melvin. I remember he and Lucy would come and visit mama when it was hard for her to get out. It was good to see brother and sister laugh about the good times and not so good of times. My beagle,Moe, loved his visits too. He would let Uncle Melvin scratch him the entire visit. We would reminis about all the beagles he kept for hunting. I thought,as a kid,it was so neat to have all of those dogs.He would always pray over mama before he left. I knew God was listening. Much love and deepest sympathies to his lovely wife and precious children.
I will miss Uncle Melvin. I remember he and Lucy would come and visit mama when it was hard for her to get out. It was good to see brother and sister laugh about the good times and not so good of times. My beagle,Moe, loved his visits too. He would let Uncle Melvin scratch him the entire visit. We would reminis about all the beagles he kept for hunting. I thought,as a kid,it was so neat to have all of those dogs.He would always pray over mama before he left. I knew God was listening. Much love and deepest sympathies to his lovely wife and precious children.
Message from Diane Howdeshell
November 17, 2017 11:41 AM
Dear Lucy, Randy, Dreama, and Scott,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. It is hard losing a spouse or parent. Melvin was a wonderful man, and I will miss him. I have so many wonderful memories of childhood that include Melvin. One of my favorite memories of Melvin was his love of playing horseshoes. I remember many times Grandaddy, Melvin, and Daddy playing against one another. Good times and much laughter during the competition with each other. God bless all of you. Love, Diane Howdeshell.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. It is hard losing a spouse or parent. Melvin was a wonderful man, and I will miss him. I have so many wonderful memories of childhood that include Melvin. One of my favorite memories of Melvin was his love of playing horseshoes. I remember many times Grandaddy, Melvin, and Daddy playing against one another. Good times and much laughter during the competition with each other. God bless all of you. Love, Diane Howdeshell.
Message from Attila and Karen
November 17, 2017 8:18 AM
May your father rest easy in God's Grace. With our deepest condolences for your loss. Sending our love to you on this difficult day and always. Attila and Karen
Message from Attila and Karen
November 17, 2017 8:18 AM
May your father rest easy in God's Grace. With our deepest condolences for your loss. Sending our love to you on this difficult day and always. Attila and Karen
A candle was lit by Attila and Karen
on November 17, 2017 8:16 AM
Message from Boyce and Maryellen Owenby
November 16, 2017 7:16 PM
We were privileged to know Mel several years as our insurance agent then friend and lastly as a golfing buddy. He was a man of great character and conviction but also had a great sense of humor. I know he will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
A candle was lit by Dean & Marcia Lankford
on November 16, 2017 4:05 PM
Had the honor of knowing Faye and Mel. Played a lot of golf with Mel, besides being an excellent golfer he was a better man. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Had the honor of knowing Faye and Mel. Played a lot of golf with Mel, besides being an excellent golfer he was a better man. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Message from Clifton and Ernstena Parker Wood
November 16, 2017 8:57 AM
Clifton's memory of Melvin goes back to the late 1950s and I remember him and Lucy over the past couple decades. He was a committed servant of the Lord. May the Lord bless Lucy for her years of dedicated loving care of Melvin.
A candle was lit by Tamara Barnes
on November 16, 2017 7:59 AM
A candle was lit by Scott and Deborah Burton Hanes-Prayers lifted for the family
on November 15, 2017 9:08 PM
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