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Melvin Duane Lighthill
9 May 1929 – 27 May 2013
| Birth | 9 May 1929 |
| Death | 27 May 2013 |
| Cemetery | Hillcrest Cemetery Gallatin , Daviess County , Missouri , USA |
| Added by | Vernon Gibbons on 30 May 2013 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111402006 |
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Melvin D. Lighthill, 84 of Cameron, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013 at Cameron Health Care. Services will be held at 10:00am Friday, May 31st, at the First Assembly of God Church in Cameron. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. at McWilliams Funeral Home in Gallatin. Interment will be at the Hillcrest Cemetery near Gallatin. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Assembly of God Church of Cameron in care of the funeral home. Melvin D. Lighthill was born May 9, 1929 to Clyde and Nora (Mizner) Lighthill in Valentine, Nebraska where he attended a country school in Cherry County. Melvin helped his father on the family farm until enlisting in the Army in 1949, where he proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. Melvin was united in marriage to Claudine Hamilton February 19, 1950 in Johnstown, NE, where they made their home. After leaving the service, Melvin went back to farming with his dad where he continued his passion for agriculture. In 1965, the couple purchased a farm south of Gilman City where they lived for over 30 years. Melvin was employed at Tate Motor Company in Gallatin as a mechanic and worked until it's closing in 1974. Melvin later taught auto mechanics for 4 years at the Ridgeway Vo-Tech. He returned back to Gallatin as a mechanic at Tate Oil Company where he always put the customers needs first. Melvin devoted his professional career to serving the community. After the couple retired, they moved to Cameron in 1999 where he resided until his death. Melvin was a dedicated member of the First Assembly of God Church in Cameron, where he served in any capacity that was needed. Melvin took great pride in his Church and was always there to lend a helping hand. He looked forward to the time he and Claudine spent together, whether it be traveling or playing and singing. Melvin enjoyed writing songs and was an excellent guitar player. He delighted in the time they spent volunteering at the area nursing homes entertaining the residents. Melvin served God as well as his family and friends. He loved many people and in return they loved him. He made the most of life and lived to the fullest until the end. Melvin will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 59 years Claudine in 2009, brothers Gale and Gifford Lighthill and grandson Jon Lighthill. Melvin's survivors include his son, Duane (Joyce) Lighthill of Hatfield, daughters, Phyllis (Tom) Heckenbach of Gallatin, Lois (Mike) Runyan of Stewartsville, 7 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren.
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