Melvin Duane Felch, age 74, of Brownwood passed away Friday, January 2, 2015, in Abilene. Melvin was born October 31, 1940, in Matheson, Colorado, to Everett and Aileen Felch.
He graduated in 1958 from Colorado Springs High School. After high school Melvin attended Washburn University, Kansas State, and SMU. As a young man, Melvin worked for American Coin Meter Co. then began his career with the Dallas Police Department, retiring as a Senior Corporal after 28 years. Melvin married Mary Beth Goodson on April 30, 1994, in Brownwood. He worked at the Aldersgate Enrichment Center in Early.
Melvin served his country in the United States Marine Corp Reserve for 6 years. Having a servants heart, Melvin enjoyed volunteering with Lions Clubs International for almost 20 years where he held numerous leadership roles. Other organizations he enjoyed volunteering with are Aldersgate Enrichment Center, Good Samaritan Ministries, Methodist Men’s Group, Pecan Valley Emmaus, and various 3M activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Aileen Felch; brother-in-law, Jim Mowry; and sister-in-law, Brenda Carroll.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Felch of Brownwood; son, Mark Felch and wife Alice of Kyle; daughters, Michelle Baker and husband Jim of Ft. Worth, Terri Boyd and husband Mark of Kyle; grandchildren, Brittany, Kobi, Cole, Kaitlyn, Matthew, Cate, Joshua, Sarah, James, and Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Grayson, Dakota, and Maggie; sister, Millie Mowry of Topeka, KS; brother, Ken Felch and wife Arlene of Topeka, KS; brothers-in-law, Don Clark and wife Elna, Pat Clark and wife Sandy, and David Carroll and wife Laneta all of Brownwood. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Melvin will be missed by so many, he was a wonderful husband, dad, son, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.
The family would like to say “Thank You” for many prayers and support.
Services for Melvin will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2014, at Central United Methodist Church with Tim Beoglin officiating, burial will follow at Greenleaf Cemetery. Visitation for the family will be held Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Blaylock Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home.
Online condolences for the family can be made at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to: Texas Lions Camp, Post Office Box 290247, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0247;
Central United Methodist Church, 1501 2nd Street, Brownwood, Texas 76801; or a charity of your choice.
Isaiah 40:31King James Version (KJV)31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
