Obituary of Phillip D. Melvin

Bedford – Phillip D. Melvin, 72, of Bedford was called home at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. Born February 23, 1942 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Charles Franklin and Golda (Miller) Melvin. He married Brenda Garrison on May 3, 1980 and she survives. He was a graduate of Shawswick High School. He was a retired master carpenter and builder of many homes in Bedford and surrounding areas. He was a true outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, trapping and gardening. When he wasn’t in the woods, he loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed singing country music and playing guitar. Survivors include his wife, Brenda, of Bedford; children, Kent Melvin and wife, Tally, of Bedford, Rob Melvin of Georgia, Derek Melvin and wife, Susan, of Bedford, Jeff Gregory of Judah and Crystal Gregory and her fiancé, Jerry Webb of Bedford; a sister, Sharon Pate and husband, Wayne, of Bloomington; a brother, Jerry F. Melvin and wife, Ruth of Bedford; grandchildren, Kyle Melvin, Logan and Mackenzie Melvin, Jesse Gwin and Chelsea Webb all of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew, Mike Barger. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 24th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Dishman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, February 23rd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.