Melvin M. Waterworth (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Melvin Monroe Waterworth, son of Clyde H. and Maggie Jones Waterworth, was born October 10, 1935, near Competition, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, June 5, 2017, in Lebanon South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-one years, seven months, and twenty-five days.
On November 1, 1985, he was united in marriage to Virginia Mae Thomas Walters, and enjoyed thirty-one years of wedded bliss.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kenneth Waterworth.
“Shorty”, as he was called by his family and friends, is survived by his wife, Virginia, of the home; three sons, Terry Waterworth, and his wife, Lori, of Lebanon, Missouri, Melvin Dwayne Waterworth, and his wife, Joye, and Brian Waterworth, and his wife, Lessa, all of Rogersville, Missouri; two daughters, Debbie Massey, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Brenda McClintock, and her husband, Don, of Springfield, Missouri; a step-son, David Lee Walters, and his wife, Margo, of Lebanon, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; a sister, Glennis Starnes, of Lebanon, Missouri; a half-brother, Bill Williams, Jr., and his wife, Janet, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in the Plato, Lynchburg and Pine Creek areas and graduated from Plato High School in the Class of 1954. After graduation, he began working in the service club as a fry cook at Fort Leonard Wood. He then worked for many years as a mechanic and garage supervisor for Appleby Boats, a family owned business that became Cabool Leasing and then later, Lowe Boats. He owned and operated farms in both Competition and Lebanon and enjoyed raising cattle and doing farm work. He and Virginia had made their home in Lebanon for the last several years.
Melvin professed his faith in Christ and was baptized when he was in his seventies at Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church of God. He attended services faithfully for as long as his health would allow.
He enjoyed swimming in the river and hunting during his younger years and also liked riding his motorcycle. He enjoyed working on tractors and taking something in rough condition and making it new again. He had a good sense of humor and was known for his “one liners”. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Melvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them during his eighty-one years.
A memorial has been established to the Porter Chapel Cemetery.
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