John Melvin, 77, Suscumbs After Long Illness. John Melvin, age 77, died at his home in Paintsville Tuesday, May 21, 1935 following an illness of approximately two years duration.Mr. Melvin was one of the county's best citizens and was born in Johnson county where he spent his life.He was the last surviving member of his family and his passing has brought sorrow not only to his family but to a large circle of friends who knew him best.He was the father of ten children, all of whom are still living and reside in Paintsville. Mr. Melvin suffered a stroke of partial paralyis two years ago from which he never fully recovered. About a week previous to his death he suffered a second stroke which ended in his death Tuesday. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida (Stafford) Melvin, and ten children as followed: Willie Melvin, Mrs. Russell, Price, John Melvin, Jr. (Dycie), Mrs. Flemma Ransom, George, Roy, Ballard, James Paul, Clarence, and Ralph Melvin.
Funeral services were held at M. E. Church Thursday at 2 o'clock with burial in the family lot in the Mayo cemetery.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 1935
John Melvin, 77, Suscumbs After Long Illness. John Melvin, age 77, died at his home in Paintsville Tuesday, May 21, 1935 following an illness of approximately two years duration.Mr. Melvin was one of the county's best citizens and was born in Johnson county where he spent his life.He was the last surviving member of his family and his passing has brought sorrow not only to his family but to a large circle of friends who knew him best.He was the father of ten children, all of whom are still living and reside in Paintsville. Mr. Melvin suffered a stroke of partial paralyis two years ago from which he never fully recovered. About a week previous to his death he suffered a second stroke which ended in his death Tuesday. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ida (Stafford) Melvin, and ten children as followed: Willie Melvin, Mrs. Russell, Price, John Melvin, Jr. (Dycie), Mrs. Flemma Ransom, George, Roy, Ballard, James Paul, Clarence, and Ralph Melvin.
Funeral services were held at M. E. Church Thursday at 2 o'clock with burial in the family lot in the Mayo cemetery.
Paintsville Herald Thursday 1935
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