Melvin Keith Waggle, Age 71, of Mt Vernon, Arkansas passed away and went to his final resting place on December 29, 2025.
Melvin was born on August 12, 1954. At an early age Melvin developed a deep devotion to his family, leaving school to help support them..
In 1974 Melvin met and married his forever bride Mary Waggle.. Melvin and Mary were married for 51 enjoyable years. Melvin accomplished at lot in those years.. In the early years Melvin worked in construction. Then in the dairy farm business where he met his life long friend . Then to his welding career that he enjoyed.
One of his accomplishments call him DAD..
Melvin has 3 daughters
Carlotta Mooney of Judsonia
Lisa (Jessie) Crowe of Searcy
Patricia Rodriguez of Rose Bud
Melvin's greatest accomplishments call him "PAPA"
He has 6 grand kids and 3 great grand kids
Melvins hobbies are spending time with his kids..Melvin enjoyed fishing and when he wasn't fishing he was working on going fishing.. Melvin had a mischievous sense of humor and loved to keep those around him on their toes.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Bertie Waggle, and 1 brother and 1 sister..
Family and time is life's greatest blessing...
Services will be as follows
Visitation: On Tuesday January 6,2026 at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Services at 12:00 p.m. January 6 2026 at The Church of the Later Day Saints, 6556 Heber Springs Road, West Quitman ,Arkansas 72131
Graveside services will follow at Gray Cemetery, 243 Connie Road, Romance, Arkansas 72136.
Arrangements entrusted to Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2616 South Main St., Searcy, AR 72143

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