Tex C. Melvin

Tex C. Melvin, 70, of Du Quoin, passed away at 6:20 P.M., Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at his residence.
Tex was a retired pipefitter. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Du Quoin and a member of the pipefitters local union.
He was born December 24, 1931 at Du Quoin, IL the son of Clifford W. and Eunice (Holland) Melvin.
He married Cecile Rodely on September 4, 1976 at Du Quoin, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, three sons- David Wayne Melvin of Du Quoin, IL, Clifford Ray Melvin of North Carolina, Michael Eugene Melvin of Royalton, IL, two daughters - Eunice Morgan of Du Quoin, IL, Teresa Steely of Du Quoin, IL, sister- Mona Raye Rees of Du Quoin, IL, brother- James Melvin of California, half sister- Jenny Burrow of Marissa, IL, sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, son- Jeffrey Melvin and a brother.
Funeral services were at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Steve Bareis officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Friday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.

