Elvin Ray Pasley

Elvin Ray Pasley obituary, Buchanan, MI

Elvin Ray Pasley

Elvin Pasley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Palmer Funeral Homes-Hoven Chapel - Buchanan on Sep. 29, 2022.
Elvin Ray Pasley, 88, of Buchanan, MI passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
He was born July 15, 1934 in Pangburn, Arkansas to the late Herbert and Alice Pasley. On August 23, 1956, Elvin married Meldonia Sue Blevins in St. Joseph, MI. Elvin was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by son, Elvin Ray "Son" (Lisa) Pasley, Jr., Glen (Cathy) Pasley; daughters, Charlotte (Jim) Nelson, Gay Nell (Rick) Marsh; 22 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Elvin is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Alice; wife, Meldonia; sons, Justin Pasley, Michael Pasley; brothers, Cecil "Buddy" Pasley, Leroy Pasley; sister, Betty Pendleton; and son-in-law, Leeman Riddle.
Funeral services for Elvin will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Visitation will be held two hours prior from 11 am – 1 pm. Burial will follow at Galien Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.
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