Melvin Jansen Stover, age 93, of Bidwell, died Wednesday evening August 27, 2014 at his residence. Born May 24, 1921 in Artie, West Virginia. Melvin was the son of the late Eli and Minnie Perry Stover. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded by 3 brothers, Clinton Paul Stover, Noel Stover and Ira Stover, by 3 sisters, Janice Ford, Irene Wiseman and Florie Grounds, and by 3 nieces and nephews.
Melvin was a farmer; he also drove a school bus for several years, and was involved in the Gallia County farm school back in the 1950's. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and was of the Christian faith.
He is survived by 19 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Saturday August 30, 2014 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Hodges officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of service.
Melvin's nephews will serve as pallbearers.
An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com