Leroy Harrison Melson
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Leroy Harrison Melson
Age 84, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was born April 13, 1937 in Oark, Arkansas, the son of O.Z. and Bondell (Bynum) Melson.
Leroy worked for the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park for fourteen years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Steven Melson and one sister Betty June Young.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years Rebecca Stepp Melson; three daughters Karen "Diane" Walls of Bismarck, Arkansas, Denise "Reine" Moore and her husband Steve of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Michelle Hyler also of Prairie Grove; six grandchildren Landon Patterson, Preston Patterson, Christy Hood, Becky Drake, Tyler Moore and Bradley Smith, thirteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Evans Cemetery in Pettigrew, Arkansas.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Circle of Life Hospice for the loving care given to Leroy.
Age 84, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was born April 13, 1937 in Oark, Arkansas, the son of O.Z. and Bondell (Bynum) Melson.
Leroy worked for the Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park for fourteen years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Steven Melson and one sister Betty June Young.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years Rebecca Stepp Melson; three daughters Karen "Diane" Walls of Bismarck, Arkansas, Denise "Reine" Moore and her husband Steve of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Michelle Hyler also of Prairie Grove; six grandchildren Landon Patterson, Preston Patterson, Christy Hood, Becky Drake, Tyler Moore and Bradley Smith, thirteen great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Burial will be Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Evans Cemetery in Pettigrew, Arkansas.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Circle of Life Hospice for the loving care given to Leroy.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. Graveside service will be held Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Evans Cemetery.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 13, 1937
Jun 18, 2021
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Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel. Graveside service will be held Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at Evans Cemetery.
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
General
Apr 13, 1937
Jun 18, 2021
84
Documents