Melvin Geddes Jr

Melvin E. Geddes, Jr. of Houston, AR departed this earthly life May 4, 2021. He was born February 16, 1970 in Evansville, IN to Linda Atherton Geddes and Melvin E. Geddes, Sr. Melvin worked as a painter, welder, iron worker and general construction. A jack of all trades.

He is survived by his wife Kiah Geddes; mother Linda Geddes; children, Gatlin Henson, Janice Williams, Cody O’Neal, and Sarah Harwell; grandchildren, Ashton Sharp, Coleigh Geddes, Raelynn Geddes, Gracie Geddes, Lucy Geddes, Bennett Wougamon, Kaitlyn Hester, Zachary Hester, Shane Hester, Abby Harwell and Blake Harwell; sisters, Kwana Manson of Scottsdale,AZ, Kathy Whitley of Perryville, AR, Velma Orr and Alonda Mallory of Houston, AR; nieces & nephews, Chayla Volz, Shawn Hill, Stevie Cragar, Cheyenne Davis, Colt Holland and Adrianna Peoples; great-nieces and nephews;  many cousins; aunts and uncles and never last nor least/ BROTHERS IN HEART, Terry Leggett, Anthony Boyette, Sr., Rick Burns, Kenny White, David Spann, James Story, Ty Honeysuckle, Tony Holland, Dave Dellis, Paul Schmelter, and Christopher Brackett of Chandler, IN.

Melvin was full of life, had a laugh like no other and a smile to match. He did not hesitate to help someone or to give his opinion. His love for life was matched only by his love for family and friends. Melvin was a beautiful force of nature and if you ever met him once, you remembered him. That is because he raised the frequency in every room he entered with his contagious smile and happy go lucky disposition.

Melvin was a collector of pigs. Small ones, big ones and even flying ones. So many pigs!

As a father and grandfather he was always there to listen and advise them, no matter the situation. He tried to show them by example that there is nothing in life that is unreachable if you truly want it and are willing to put in the work. He was always there to help them get back up when they stumbled. He was amazing as a father and grandfather.

As a husband, there are no simple or few words to describe all that he was. Always watching over and listening to all I said, even when I thought he wasn’t. Bringing joy and tears when he would come through with whatever it was I may have whispered to another that I would like to have or do. He was strong and always found a way to take our love beyond that imaginable reach. He was true and forever faithful.

RIP until we all meet again Melvin.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Toad Suck Park, Pavilion 1, on the Perry County side.  A celebration of his life will follow the memorial service.

Cremation Arrangements Entrusted to Arkansas Cremation. www.ArkansasCremation.com.

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