Melvin E. McMurray, 76, of Goshen, Ohio passed away at his home Thursday April 28, 2016. Melvin was born Thursday January 18, 1940 in North Bend, Ohio the son of Elmer and Lillian (Crouch) McMurray. He married Elizabeth (Baker) McMurray who preceded him in death. Melvin was a former employee of the Gear Piano Co. in Cleves. He was a member of the Aurora Eagles.
Melvin is survived by sons Melvin McMurray Jr. of Rising Sun and Rocky (Jennifer) McMurray of Aurora, daughter Roetta (David) Howard of Moores Hill, brother Elmer (Naomi) McMurray of Goshen, sisters Shirley Betler of Lake Wells, Florida; Mary Triplett of Sebring, Florida; Thelma Collins of Elkins W. Virginia; and Carolyn DeWitt of Versailles, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday May 3, 2016; 1PM at Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home, with Chaplain Bonnie Bohn of Vitas Hospice officiating. Burial will follow in New Craven Cemetery at Milan. Visitation will be 11-1 Tuesday at the funeral home. Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home handling arrangements, 707 S. Main St, Box 243, 47031, (812)654-2141. Go to www.lawscarrmoore.com to leave an online condolence message.