William “Bill” Robert Melkus, 48, of Mannington, WV, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was born August 5, 1965 in Radford, VA, son of James and Rebecca VanScoy Melkus.
Bill was a 1983 graduate of North Marion HS, where he was an amateur photographer. He honorably served four years in the United States Navy from January 1984 – January 1988. He was currently employed with the Marion County Commission. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed his garden and spending time with his friends, which he had many. The pride of his life is his children, Matthew and Danielle Melkus.
Bill is survived by his parents, James and Rebecca Melkus of Mannington; a son, Matthew Melkus of US Army, Fort Brag, NC; a daughter, Danielle Melkus of Wilmington, NC; a brother, Michael Melkus and wife Terry; a nephew, Caleb Melkus of Goose Creek, SC; aunts and uncles, Konrad and JoAnn Melkus, Joe Melkus Jr., Louis F. Melkus and wife Betty and Linda and Mike Powers; and also several cousins.
Bill was preceded in death by a nephew, Alex Melkus; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Mary Melkus; maternal grandparents, Millard W. and Josephine VanScoy.
Family and Friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St., Mannington, WV on Friday, December 27, 2013 from 2 - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, December 28, 2013 in the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor David Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Full Military rites will be accorded by the United States Navy and the Marion County Veterans Council. On-line condolences may be left at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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Our thoughts and prayes are with your entire family at this very difficult time. Doug and Pam Van scoy
My deepest sympathies to Jim and Becky and family.
Really sorry for your families loss.
Really sorry for your family's loss.
How very sorry I am. I remember Bill as being one of the nicest guys around. May God somehow ease the sorrow that his family is going through. RIP Bill.
so sorry to hear of bills passing sending my deepest sympathies
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim, Becky and Family:
I Did not Hear About Billy's Death Until Today! I am So Sorry! I Send You All Sympathy and Condolences!
Dear Jim & Becky,
I just learned about Bill. I have no words except the US Navy Blessing, "Fair Winds and Following Seas" Bill.
Tim
Dear Jim & Becky,
I just learned about Bill. I have no words except the US Navy Blessing, "Fair Winds and Following Seas" Bill.
Tim
Sending our deepest sympathies and love.