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Melvin Asa Gere died on February 16, 2022.
He was at home, surrounded by loved ones.
Melvin was born April 17, 1936, in Stafford, Kansas to Nadine Barragee and Homer Roy Gere.
He married Caroline Frances Hollar on June 23, 1963. They had two children, Douglas Roy and Carmel Alayne, and four grandchildren.
Melvin is preceded in death by daughter Carmel and brother Ken Gere.
Memorial contributions in Mel’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
A celebration of life is planned at a later date. Arrangments are being made by the Greenlawn Funeral Home.