Graveside services for Jerry Julian Melvin, 80, of Kountze will be 2:00 pm Monday, November 3, 2008 at Old Hardin Cemetery in Kountze under the direction of Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee.
Mr. Melvin died November 1, 2008 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.
Jerry was a native of Port St. Joe, Florida and lived most of his life in Kountze. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during WWII. He was a self employed carpenter.
Survivors include wife Necil Melvin of Kountze; son Richard Melvin of Detroit, Michigan; stepsons William Henry Chambless of Kountze, Alfred Chambless, Jr. of Honey Island, Paul Evans Chambless and John Chambless both of Kountze; daughters Joyce Brown, Marice Kennedy, Lynn Nichols, and Beth Roberts all of Bonfay, Florida; stepdaughters Marian Kellem and Jo Ann Champagne both of Kountze and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.