Morris Melvin

February 24, 1931 - November 14, 2017

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Morris Melvin, 86, husband of Ruth (Fowler) Melvin, of Greenville, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017.

Born in Sampson County, NC, he was a son of the late Henry J. and Tishie Harris Melvin.

Morris was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was in the Korean and Vietnam Wars and finally ending his military service by serving on Vice President Spiro Agnew’s personal staff from 1968-1972.

In addition to his loving wife of 64 years, he is survived by a daughter, Eva M. Bragg (Jack), of Greenville; a son, Henry C. Melvin (Elaine), of Conestee; three grandchildren, Melissa Aderhold (Brian), of Anderson, Michelle Bostick, of Greenville, and Nancy Harrison (Wayne), of Melbourne, FL; three great grandchildren, Alessa Norton, of Greenville, Michael Norton, of Greenville, and Hailey Harrison, of Melbourne, FL; and a great-great grandchild, Ember Parrington, of Greenville.

In addition to his parents, Morris was preceded in death by his twin brother, Marshel “Casey” Melvin; two brothers; and three sisters.

A visitation will be held Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown with a funeral service to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Downtown chapel. Burial will be held in Greenville Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Cemetery Details

Greenville Memorial Gardens

7784 Augusta Road
Piedmont, SC, 29673

Visitation

NOV 19. 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home – Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC, US, 29601

Funeral Service

NOV 19. 01:00 PM

Thomas McAfee Funeral Home – Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC, US, 29601

Morris Melvin, 86, husband of Ruth (Fowler) Melvin, of Greenville, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born in Sampson County, NC, he was a son of the late Henry J. and Tishie Harris Melvin. Morris was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was in the Korean and Vietnam WarsContinue Reading

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Thank you Randy and Rosetta!!! I know he is in Heaven with Preacher Craig!!! Although I don't think the angels were quite ready for what those 2 could stir up!!!!

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Morris was a special friend and we loved him dearly. He was never at a lose for words and we loved that about him. Sure he is catching up with old friends in Heaven. Love and prayers,Rev. Randy McAlister, Rosetta & family

So sorry for the loss of a wonderful husband and father and friend of many

He will be missed

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Morris was one of a kind always willing and ready to help any and everyone . Since I am also a Retired Air Force Veteran we swapped many War Stories . He was also my brother in law and best friend . May god look after his loved one's and keep them safe . I salute you Sergeant Melvin and gods speed .

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