Melvin B. Green, age 91, of Gallipolis, died Friday morning October 12, 2018 at his residence. Born March 20, 1927 in Gallipolis, he was the son of the late Worthy and Mary Johnson Green. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded by his wife, Ruth Ann Lucas Green, a daughter, Vicky Cain, brother, Ralph Sands, and by 3 sisters, Pauline Eblin, Mary Louise Clagg and Ada Mae Saunders.

Melvin retired from the City of Gallipolis as Superintendent of the Maintenance Dept.

He is survived by 2 sons, Gene Green of Gallipolis, Rick (Mary) Green of Vinton, 1 daughter, Cathy Green of Vinton along with 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Tuesday October 16, 2018 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Junior Preston officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.

Pallbearers will be: Jamie Cain, Stephen Green, Richie Eblin, Adam Eblin, Terry Bolyard, John Spaulding and Tyler Leffingwell.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com