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Melvin E. Feathers, 91, of Imler, passed away Friday July 12, 2024 at Conemaugh Nason Medical Center. He was born November 17, 1932 in Imler, son of the late Elmer and Odessa (Fickes) Feathers. He married Viola G. Benton on October 12, 1955 in Winchester, VA.
Surviving is his wife, children Dwayne M. Feathers and wife Cindy, Susan Bender and Neil Feathers, and a granddaughter Danette Feathers. He was preceded in death by a daughter Sharlene J. McCoy, brothers Clyde and John Feathers, sister Marie Dodson and a half-brother Clarence Fickes.
Melvin was a 1951 graduate of Greenfield-Kimmel High School and served in the U.S. Army from1953-1955. He retired as a truck driver from Sun Oil in 1987.
Melvin enjoyed hunting, tinkering with machinery, NASCAR racing and spending time with his family.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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