Melvin Leroy White

He was born on June 4, 1947 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Charles White and Mary Seitz White. Melvin was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a Jet Aircraft Mechanic. He moved to the area in 1982. He was a member of the American Legion and AmVets. Melvin’s enjoyments included; jig-saw puzzles, BBQ, smoking meats, trains, gardening, woodworking, country & western music, and his pets.

He is survived by his loving family including his wife for over 51 years, Paula Dupler White; children, Peggy (JC) Drye of North Fort Myers, Susan White of North Fort Myers, Robert (Ashley) White of Lehigh Acres; grandchildren, Jessica, Nikki, Kelly, James, Arianna, Gracelyn; nephew, Jeff White; niece, Teresa White, both of Ohio. In addition to his parents Melvin is preceded in death by his brother David Laird White in 2021.

Funeral Services will begin at 12 Noon on Saturday, June 5th with visitation to start at 10:30am. Burial with USAF Military Honors will follow the service, at Coral Ridge Cemetery.