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John Melvin Obituary
1935 - 2019
John "Jack" L. Melvin, 84, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2019. He graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas high school in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army 1955-1957 and retired from Anheuser-Busch. Jack is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Mary Ann; his children, Eileen Hines (Paul), of Westerville, Dianne Kline (Steven) of Hilliard, John Melvin (Connie) of Columbus, Cathy Warner of Columbus, Michael Melvin (Carmen) of Glendale, AZ and Richard Melvin of Columbus; 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Rd., Westerville, Ohio 43081 Tuesday, September 17, from 5-8 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, September 18 at 11 am at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd, Columbus. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, OH. Donations may be made in Jack's memory to St. Elizabeth Church St. Vincent DePaul Society, 6077 Sharon Woods Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43229. Prayer service Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Complete obituary and condolences at www.morelandfuneralhome.com.
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Peggy schwartz
September 16, 2019
My prayers are with you Maryann and your family. Peggy Schwartz
Marge / Pete Russell
September 16, 2019
To the ENTIRE Melvin Family, our sincere though ts and Prayers are with you.
Fond memories, back to "Little League" days!
May Jack rest in peace, and may all of the family rest under the Perpetual Light of Mercy.
Marge and Pete Russell
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