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Julius Rankin Melvin

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Birth	:	15 Nov 1864 Ray County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	4 Aug 1945 Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale, Broward County, USA
Coordinate	:	26.2080994, -80.2011032
Plot	:	Block 16 Lot 8 Grave 5 Row 7
Description	:	Julius Rankin Melvin, the youngest son of Louis and Susan Huffine Melvin, was born November 15, 1864, in Ray County, Mo., and died at the home of his daughter in Davenport, Nebr., August 4th, 1945, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 19 days. At the age of six years he came with his parents to Saline County, Nebr. and homesteaded on a farm six miles northwest of Swanton, and grew to manhood on this farm. On October 22, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Caroline Meyer and this union was blessed with six children. On... Read More	Julius Rankin Melvin, the youngest son of Louis and Susan Huffine Melvin, was born November 15, 1864, in Ray County, Mo., and died at the home of his daughter in Davenport, Nebr., August 4th, 1945, at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 19 days. At the age of six years he came with his parents to Saline County, Nebr. and homesteaded on a farm six miles northwest of Swanton, and grew to manhood on this farm. On October 22, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Caroline Meyer and this union was blessed with six children. On October 6, 1914 he moved his family to Nuckolls County, where they made their home for a number of years. In April, 1926 he and his wife moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Stella Pittman at Nora, Nebr., and here his wife passed away January 17, 1927. Other relatives who have preceded him in death are one son, Lawrence; a daughter-in-law, a son-in-law; one grandson, two brothers and three sisters. Brother Melvin leaves to mourn his passing, his children who are: Ervin of Edgar; Mrs. Stella Pittman of Davenport, Mrs. Viola Ahrens of Oak, Mrs. Gertrude Skinner of Edgar, Archie of Nelson, and Mrs. Vella Cox of Nora. There are also 15 grand children, one great grandson, and several nieces and nephews and many friends. He has three grandsons in the service of his country. Brother Melvin was reared in the United Brethren Church, having become a member at an early age. He was Superintendent of Sunday Schools for thirty-five years. In the early days when the mode of travel made it impossible to go to church, the Sunday Schools were often held in the country school houses. The records of Heaven alone can reveal the worthwhile work that has been done in these earlier Sunday Schools under the leadership of fine Christian men as Brother Melvin. The State of Nebraska is a better state because of their faithfulness to God. Brother Melvin transferred his membership to the Nora M.E. Church in January, 1934 and he was a faithful member as long as he lived. He was a wonderful Dad to his children and the poem by Walt Mason entitled "Father" truly fits his life. Oft in the dark, when children fears would chill me, And I would grope in awesome dreams astray, My father's hand with confidence would fill me, My father's voice would drive the ghosts away. In later days, when I was worn and weary, And panting, paused, to rest me in the shade, He called to me; his tones were strong and cheery, And I went forward; calm and unafraid. Whenever life was dark and grim and full of sorrow, Whenever skies were starless, bleak and gray, My father spoke of brighter scenes tomorrow, And led me from the tangles of today. And when the shades of death's dark night are falling, And I can hear the wash of Styx's swell, It may be that I'll hear my father calling: "Come on, my children! Fear not, for all is well!" The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Angus U.B. Church by Mrs. C.V. Powell, pastor of the Nora Methodist Church, she was assisted by Rev. T.J. Chapman, pastor of the Angus U.B. Church. The music was furnished by a quartet: Mrs. Harold Jensen, Mrs. Winefred Shipherd, Jesse Hamel and Fred Stanley, with Mrs. Leslie Swiggart (sic) at the piano. The pallbearers were: Clyde and Dale Gerbeling, Leslie Swigart, Chester Shipman, Robert Lines and Frank Belcher. The body was tenderly laid to rest in the Edgar Cemetery. The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, August 9, 1945

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Julius Rankin Melvin's memorial is located at: Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, North Lauderdale, Broward County, USA.
When did Julius Rankin Melvin death?
Julius Rankin Melvin death on 4 Aug 1945 in Davenport, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 26.2080994
Longitude: -80.2011032

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Minnie Caroline Meyer Melvin

(1870 - 1927)

Siblings

Nancy C. Baker

(1851 - 1933)

Alford F. Melvin

(1856 - 1921)

Children

Ervin Roy Melvin

(1892 - 1951)

Viola Edna Melvin Ahrens

(1895 - 1989)

Lawrence Herbert Melvin

(1900 - 1936)

Archie R Melvin

(1904 - 1995)

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