Monte Parker Melvin

Monte Parker Melvin, age 78, of Santa Fe, NM and Kettering, OH, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009. He was born December 7, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Parker and Hazel Melvin. Monte is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Louise Melvin "Lu"; children, Wendy L. Melvin and Stuart W. Melvin and his wife Rosi Martinez; grandchildren, Courtney K. Wheeler and her husband Adam C. Wheeler and Amanda P. Balkema; great-grandchildren, Addison, Olivia and Zachary Wheeler; brother, R. Howard Melvin and his wife Janet Melvin and many other friends and relatives. The family extends an invitation for all to gather together on Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 5-6 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439). A memorial service will follow at 6 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Monte's memory to your favorite charity.