R Melling

R Max Melling age 82 of Owosso, Michigan died on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at Memorial Healthcare Center, Owosso, Michigan. Funeral services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel, on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Billy Cole will officiate and burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, Owosso, Michigan. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 3, 2006 from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Max was born in Lansing, Michigan on July 2, 1923 the son of Aaron & Agnes
(Rolston) Melling. He resided in Owosso for the past 60 years and was married to Rosemary Ferguson in Owosso, Michigan on January 9, 1979. He served in WW2 in the U.S. Air Force and trained military dogs for attacking & century duty. He loved his dogs and over the years had a few that were his constant companion. For many years, he was active in classic antique car shows. Where he won awards of 1st Place and Best of Show with his 1936 Ford,. He enjoyed restoring old cars and working on small stationary engines.
Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Melling of Owosso, Michigan, 6 daughters, Patsy Groleau, Lori Isham, Judy George, Helen Honeycutt, Lisa Hudecek, Jenny Zwick, 2 sons, Larry Melling, Mike Melling, 1 step daughter, Sally & Jake Willemain, 2 step sons, Austin Criswell, Larry & Barbara Criswell, many grandchildren & great grandchildren, 1 sister, Bettie Peppard, 1 brother, Art & Lorie Melling.
Max was predeceased by his parents, 2 sons Gale & Ron Melling, 1 sister, Sara Buning, 3 brothers, Bob, Norman & David Melling & previous wife Letha.
Memorials may be made to The Respite Program or Shiawassee County Humane Society.
On line condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com
The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Corunna Chapel.

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