MELVIN W. LINDSEY

Melvin W. Lindsey, 96, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Indiana, Pa., after a short illness.

Melvin resided in Roaring Spring for many years. He was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Lakemont, the son of the late William Morrison and Ruby (Reed) Lindsey. He married Constance L. McKnight on June 1, 1949. She preceded him in death Jan, 1, 1998.

He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl D. Lindsey, who passed away July 11, 2012.

He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Melvin was a member of Bare Memorial Church of God, Roaring Spring, where he had served as a Sunday school teacher for many years and was also active in the Boy Scouts of America.

He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the destroyer USS Chauncey, and was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Melvin loved fishing, golfing and bowling with his friends and was also known by many for his carpentry and woodworking skills.

He also had a great interest in American Civil War History and made numerous trips to Gettysburg with his daughter, Cheryl.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no viewing.

A funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Alto-Reste Park Chapel, Altoona. The Rev. Timothy R. Monroe of the United Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, will officiate.

Arrangements by the Todd T. Thompson Funeral Home Inc., Roaring Spring (thompsonfh.com).