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Melvin Emily

January 29, 1942 — January 2, 2021

Melvin Lloyd Emily of Park Hills, Missouri was born on January 29, 1942 in Potosi, Missouri, a son to the late Benjamin Franklin Emily and the late Marquerite (Gloroid) Emily. Melvin passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 having reached the age of seventy-eight years, eleven months and four days.

Melvin is survived by daughters: Suzann Emily and Donna Marshall; two grandchildren: Joshua Marshall and Kayla Marshall; two great-grandchildren: Marley-Ann Stagg and Melody Marshall; siblings: Jerry Emily and wife Carol, Herbert Emily, Mary Lawson and husband Abe; and sister-in-law, Carol Emily. Melvin is also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family.

Melvin was preceded in death by his wife Tommie Sue Emily, who passed away on December 27, 2020; brothers: Raymond Emily, Robert Emily, Donald Emily and Ben Emily; and sister-in-law, Mary Emily.

A joint memorial visitation with his wife, Tommie, will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 11 am to 1 pm at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 E High St, Potosi, Missouri 63664.

A joint memorial service with his wife, Tommie, will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 1 pm at DeClue Memorial Chapel. Full military honors will be presented by the United States Air Force and VFW Post 6996.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.
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