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Melvin Correll Obituary
Melvin William Correll, 90, of Gaffney, SC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Mary Black Memorial Hospital. Born in
Lima, Ohio, he was the husband of Glenna Potts Correll and the son of the late Ernest Correll and Florence Evelyn Correll. Mr. Correll was the owner/operator of Correll Catering, a graduate of Michigan State University and a member of Calvary Assembly of God in Winter Park, FL. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals. In addition to his wife, he is survived by six sons, John Correll and wife, Janet of Canton, MI, James Correll of Geneva, FL, Thomas Correll of Lexington, NC, Robert Correll and wife, Gail of Gaffney, Donald Correll and wife, Tina of Jackson, TN, and David Correll and wife,
Renee of Berryville, AR; 14 grandchildren, William Correll, Lesley Trevino (Domingo),
Matthew Correll, Jeffrey
Correll, Rebecca Dugenske (Cole), Rachel Correll, Christy Correll-Hughes (Larry), Sharai Amaya (Evan), Joanna Battise (Mark), Donald Correll, Diana Correll, Chase Correll, Caitlyn Correll, Colton Correll; four great-grandchildren; one
brother, John Deetjen and wife, Alice of Ocala, FL. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Graveside services will be held at 2PM on Monday, April 13, 2009 at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, SC, with full military honors. Bishop Don Horton and Rev. David Wells will officiate. The family will
receive friends immediately
following the service. The
family will be at the residence. Blakely Funeral Home, Gaffney, SC. An online guest register is available at www.blakely funeralhome.com.
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Ronald Rowe
July 30, 2009
I remember MEL. In June '09, a friend found a postcard on E-Bay for Correll Catering. She contacted me, won it on bid, gave to me in early July. There we were right-to-left: Tom, Mel & myself. Remember the picture being taken but never saw finished product. 47 years later-I have a copy. Enjoyed working with Mel in '62 & '63 & driving that old green early '50s Chevy to variouls jobs. Mel's work ethic & attention to detail rubbed-off on this 16 yr old. I JUST made color copy & sent to TOM today, when I thought I would GOOGLE Mel to try & find him. I share your loss in a different way-- Mel was a good father figure, boss & mentor. I worked in food service thru MSU graduation, it started with Mel. Retired from 35 yrs G.M., I still fondly remember loading-up at the kitchens @ 14 & Woodward, the Chevy, GREAT EATING as job perk & great staff to work with--extended family.
I remember it all well--a good time in my life. Thanks Mel & family. From a neighbor on Bates @ Southlawn: RON ROWE-THEY GUY ON THE LEFT.
Averill Galloway
April 10, 2009
dear Glenna - I send love to you with Mel having gone "home" and I know it's a bittersweet time. May the Lord keep and comfort you and yours. He was a bright light and taught me things about the Lord during early 70s at Calvary Assember that I never forgot and still share with others as Mel did with me, sometimes thru correction. The main thing Mel taught me is Everything happens from the WORD OF GOD, not love, not wisdom, not bible reading; it's from THE WORD. And now Mel is enjoying fellowship with The Word of God Jesus. Glory..... love you always averill
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