Melvin Ray Siddons

Monday, August 26, 2019

Melvin Ray Siddons of Greencastle passed away on his 82nd birthday on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.

He was born Aug. 24, 1937 in Cloverdale, the son of Albert and Mary (Mundy) Siddons.

Melvin began his military career with the United States Air Force and re-enlisted with the United States Army, retiring from the National Guard as a staff sergeant. He had served as commander for various military armories, including Greencastle and Danville.

He is survived by his wife, Christine Gloria (Davide) Siddons; his children, David Ray (wife Maria) Siddons, Deborah Lynn Heindl, Sandra Leigh Siddons and Melodee Sue Siddons; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle. Interment with military honors will follow at the Walnut Chapel Cemetery, Belle Union.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Melvin to St. Jude Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family c/o www.BittlesandHurt.com.