Oct 8, 1959 — Jul 7, 2026
Stephen “Skinny” T. Pelfrey, age 66, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
He was born on October 8, 1959, in Dayton, to the late Jack and June (Wolfe) Pelfrey.
In addition to his parents, Skinny was preceded in death by his siblings, Sherlyn Cameron and Stanley Pelfrey.
Skinny is survived by his sister, Sheila (Rodney) Boone of Union City, Ohio, and his brother-in-law, Bill Cameron of Powell, Ohio; his close friend, Sammy Cook; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Skinny made many handcrafted leather goods, which he enjoyed selling at flea markets. Over the years, he became well known throughout the community as the “Melon Man” for selling melons and other fresh produce. He also looked forward to attending the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, where he enjoyed the bikes, the atmosphere, and the camaraderie.
A celebration of Skinny’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday July 18, 2026, at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus. Burial will follow in Greenville Union Cemetery.
Guests may visit with the family on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the service at 11:00 AM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the funeral home to help offset final expenses.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.
