PENDLETON, SC BILL MELVIN January 23, 1935 - May 2, 2012 William L. "Bill" Melvin, age 77, of 701 Swaney Lane, Pendleton, died May 2, 2012 at his residence. Born in LaFarge, WI, he was a son of the late William Powell Melvin and the late Lydia Holte Melvin. For 38 years he was married to the love of his life, Iona Swaney Melvin who died in October, 1997. Bill was retired following a 21 year career in the US Air Force, having achieved the rank of Tech Sergeant. During his career in the Air Force, he was a participant in the Korean War. He was a proud veteran devoted to the nation he loved. His hobbies included raising beagle puppies. He was a member of the Pendleton Beagle Club. He also enjoyed deer hunting and most other activities, such as gardening which allowed him to be outdoors. Left to carry on Bill's legacy are two sons, Pete Melvin of the residence, and Bobby Melvin (Teresa) of Pendleton; two daughters, Anita G. Melvin of Pendleton, and Tina M. Perry of Central; a sister, Shelby Bjerke (Tilford) of New Lisbon, WI; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Iona, and a sister, Bernadine Glick. A Memorial Service Celebrating the life of Bill Melvin will be held at the Graveside at Fant's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 2:00pm with Rev. Sam Duncan officiating. The family will be at the home of Tina M. Perry, 721 Bishops Branch Road, Central, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 6 PM until 8 PM. Donations may be made in memory of Bill Melvin to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621. Services: A Memorial Service Celebrating the life of Bill Melvin will be held at the Graveside at Fant's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 2:00pm with Rev. Sam Duncan officiating. Visitation: The family will be at the home of Tina M. Perry, 721 Bishops Branch Road, Central, and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 6 PM until 8 PM. Events Visitation Sunday, May 6, 2012 6:00PM - 8:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Memorial service Monday, May 7, 2012 2:00PM Fant's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery 600 Fants Grove Rd. Pendleton, SC 29670 Final Resting Place Fant's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery 600 Fants Grove Rd. Pendleton, SC 29670