Melvin P. Smith

Melvin P. Smith obituary

Melvin P. Smith

Melvin Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 6, 2026.
Penfield: Saturday, January 3, 2026, age 94. Predeceased by his parents, Roy and Muriel Smith; sister, Norma Putnam. He leaves his wife of 66 years, Ruth; daughters, Pamela (Craig) Brower and Julie Warr; grandchildren, Alyssa and Luke, Kali and Leah; great-grandson, Landon.

Melvin was a founding member of Crossroads Community Church where he stayed active throughout his life. He was well known for his witty/dry sense of humor and for how much he loved his family.

Calling hours will be held 9AM-11AM Monday, January 12, at Crossroads Community Church, 1188 Jackson Rd., Webster, where his Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM. In honor of Melvin's favorite color, visitors are encouraged to wear pink. Private family interment at Oakwood Cemetery. Donations in Melvin's memory may be directed to World Vision, PO Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063 or WorldVision.org

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January 10, 2026

Melvin--A gifted communicator. A good and decent man. Loved his family. A promoter of good will between extended family and friends.
A great sense of humor. Will be greatly missed.
Faithful servant of the Lord.
II Cor:5-8 -To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.

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January 11, 2026

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