Melvin Burdette Dysart
Melvin Burdette Dysart
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Melvin is survived by his wife, Shirlee (Whitt), his daughter "Punkin" Melissa, sisters Carol Turner, Beatrice (Walter) Hall, & Gloria (Bobby) Gillenwater, brother Matthew (Sabrina) Dysart, sisters-in-law Sandra Whitt, Jenni Collier, Sandy Dysart, & brother-in-law Buster (Sherry) Whitt. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, & other relatives. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice & "Doc" William Dysart, sisters Ella (Zirkle) Jenkins & Rachel Dysart, brothers Bill (Corley) Dysart, & Tommy Dysart.
Melvin enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, & the outdoors. He got the nickname Mean Man Melvin from his fierce competitive athletic days, but he was an extremely generous, kind, & loving man. He was truly loved & will be greatly missed.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens at 1 p.m. with Lowell "Cotton" Gardner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to an animal shelter/charity of your choice.
Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Dysart family.
To view the obituary online and offer condolences, visit www.gilliamfuneralhome.com or the funeral home Facebook page.
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Linda Kilbourne Wood
April 26, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Melvin passing. I graduated with him in 1969. We were both at the 50th Class Reunion. I remember him as being a great athlete. Our school sure had some good ones. I also have a daughter named Melissa. My heart goes out to all of you. And you are in my prayers. May God, family and friends bring you comfort in the days ahead. Melvin will be missed.
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