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Melvin White, 75, of Sandusky, Ohio transitioned Easter Sunday at Stein Hospice Care Center.
Melvin was born June 22, 1937 to the late Robert and Harriet (Nelson) White. He was one of twelve children born to this union. He was a 1956 graduate of Sandusky High School, and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Marine Corps.
Mel was employed for many years by both The Peter Echrich and Sons Company and The Sandusky Plastics Company. In his spare time he volunteered through Serving Our Seniors as a Meals on Wheels driver. Mel's true passion in life was coaching his baseball team, "Cliff's Grocery," for The Sandusky Eagles Atom League for over 30 years. An avid sports enthusiast, Mel loved all of the Ohio sports teams. Many days and evenings were spent sharing this passion with his wife during their later retirement years.
Melvin is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara (Adams), whom he married August 31, 1963; his two children, Julliard Marie (Dwayne) Morris and Damon Vincent White; two brothers, Franklin (Willa), Waudell (Sarah) White; two sisters, Phyllis (Paul) Morris, Lurlay Mills; six grandchildren, Iesha, Shaquille, Zhane, Khalil, Marquay, and Tahzon White; former daughter-in-law, Lynette White; special cousins, Frankie and Charlie Byrd, whose personal sacrifice over the years will never be forgotten by the family; many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Including his parents, Melvin is preceded in death by his five brothers, Wilbert, Danny, Scllee, Frederick, and Levi White; two sisters, Shirley Jamison, and Marilyn White.
A memorial service will be held, Monday, April 8, 2013 at 2pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Pastor Albert E. Porter will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Melvin's name may be directed to The Sandusky Eagles Atom League, 1235 W. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870, or to Meals on Wheels, 3006 Campbell St., Sandusky, OH 44870.
Online condolences can be made at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
