OCTOBER 23, 1937 – OCTOBER 30, 2022
Richard “Dick” L. Melling, Sr. age 85 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at his home on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Born in Darke County, Ohio on October 23, 1937 he was a son to the late Roy & Lorene (Brandon) Melling. He was a life-long carpenter, and a very simple man. He enjoyed gardening, and watching Nascar races. He will be truly missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Hittle) Melling: brothers Donald and Roy Melling: sisters Lucille Green; Betty Lou Melling; Helen Snyder and Mildred Greer.
Survived by his children Richard L. Melling, Jr. (Rita); Susan Whittaker (Jerry) ; Roger Melling ( Christy): grandchildren Shawnda Slivinski (Bill); Billy Floyd (Tammy); Angie Floyd; Lindsey Melling (August Millman); Aaron Melling: great-grandchildren Brandy Rose Newberry; Sara Floyd; Olivia, Aubrey, Chloe Melling: siblings Bob Melling; Louise Hillman; Galen Melling; Larry Melling: as well as many nieces, nephews and family members.
Friends may call on the family on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, OH. Funeral service to follow at 11 AM with Pastor Todd Reish presiding. Burial at Greenville Township Memorial Garden, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Gettysburg Life Squad or EverHeart Hospice. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Melling Family.