Melvin Lynn Ross, 62, Humboldt, passed away Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at his home.
He was born Feb. 5, 1950, in Iola, the son of Melvin and Virginia (Rosebaugh) Ross. He graduated from Iola High School. Melvin had lived most of his life in the Iola and Humboldt area.
In 1970, he was united in marriage to Linnie Whisnant. They later divorced. He married Jackie Zehner in 1996. They later divorced.
Melvin worked as a maintenance worker for Iola USD 257, before becoming an equipment operator for Allen County, a position from which he subsequently retired.
He is survived by his sons, Rick Ross and his wife, Lisa, Humboldt, and Rockey Ross, his companion, Rae Everett, and her daughter, Hope, Humboldt; and three granddaughters, Jaci Ross, Krissy Ross and Emily Ross; all of Humboldt.
It was Melvin’s wish to be cremated. No services will be held. The family will memorialize Melvin at a later time.
Penwell-Gabel Humboldt Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabelHumboldt.com.
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