After 82 years of a blessed life, Melville L. Moyers of Normantown, WV, met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of October 4, 2024 in Findlay, Ohio.
Melville is survived by his faithful wife of 55 years, Twila Collins Moyers and daughter, Luann (Jerold) Baker of Morgantown; son, David (Amber) Moyers of Findlay, Ohio; and son, Daniel (Autumn) Moyers of Pandora, Ohio. Also surviving are ten grandchildren: Brooklyn and Evelyn Moyers of Pandora, Ohio; Logan (Lily) Moyers of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; Liberty Moyers of Columbus, Ohio; Bailey McCord, Brenden Baker, Sierra Baker, Jeren Baker, and Autumn (D.J.) Summers all of Morgantown, WV; and Taylor (Kyle) Forsdick of Camby, Indiana; four great-grandchildren include Makayla, Wyatt, and Raelynn Forsdick and Charlie Nicole Summers.
Melville’s surviving siblings are Dixie and Sharon Moyers of Rosedale, WV; Barbara (Harold) Eubank of Jane Lew, WV; two sisters-in-law Joan Moyers of Rosedale and Linda Moyers Allen of Flatwoods, WV; and one brother-in-law Robert Bourn of Rosedale also survive. Also remembering him are several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Preceding Melville in death were his parents, Byron and Ruth Burns Moyers; sister Joy Bourn; and brothers: Harlan, Jackie, Brooks, and Ramon.
Melville was a long-time member and deacon of the Rosedale Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with young people in VBS, 4-H, and FFA. He was a 1961 graduate of Normantown High School and received the highest FFA honor of the American Farmer Degree. Melville continued his love of farming by raising registered purebred Black Angus cattle for 20+ years on the family farm. He was active in various agricultural organizations including Farm Bureau and the American Angus Association. Melville enjoyed mentoring the youth with his knowledge of sheep and cattle at the Gilmer County Farm Show. Melville dedicated his life to fixing things from old cars to farm equipment and spent 30 years with the Consolidated Natural Gas Company as a machinist and mechanic.
In addition to his strong commitment to God and family, Melville cherished the freedom of his country. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968 with a tour of duty in Vietnam. His assignment was with the 57th Transportation Company hauling ammunition and supplies to the front lines. The hand of God guided him and brought him home safely.
Melville will remain in all our hearts and minds as a devout Christian who loved the Lord, his country, his family, cattle, and was a good Samaritan to all those who were in need.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, at the Rosedale Baptist Church with Elder Larry Fisher and Elder Stewart Fitzwater officiating. Friends and family will be received for viewing on Friday evening October 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Stump Funeral Home & Cremation, Inc., Arnoldsburg, WV, and 1 hour prior to funeral services on Saturday. Burial will follow immediately at the Collins Community Cemetery in Stumptown, WV. Online condolences may be expressed at www.stumpfuneralhomes.com
