Melvin L. Gehron, 78, of New Weston, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Heartland of Greenville.
He was born March 26, 1936 in Darke County, Ohio, son of the late Daniel W. and Anna May (Gause) Gehron. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Marie E. (Rose) Gehron who passed away August 29, 2004; and a sister, Bernice Rhodes.
Melvin was retired from Corning of Greenville and New Idea of Coldwater. He had served in the Korean War while in the Army. He was a member of the American Legion of North Star, North Star Fire Department and Corning retirees.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Gehron of Celina, Bonnie Gehron of Laura, Phil Gehron of North Star; grandchildren, Jennifer (Thom) Hensley of Union City, OH, Jessica Gehron of Flint, MI, Matthew Moehl of Greenville, Jeanelle Gehron of Union City, OH; great grandson, Ethan Moehl; sisters, Corda Leeper of North Star, Margaret Miles of Greenville; and a brother, Willard (Karen) Gehron of North Star.
Services with full military honors by the Greenville Honor Guard will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April12, 2014 at the Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Scott Trittschuh officiating. Burial will follow in Ansonia Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday 1 hour prior to service.
The family request that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions be Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses.
Condolenses may be left for the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
