Obituary of Melvin Staggs

Bedford Melvin Dick Staggs, Sr., 76, of Bedford, died at 9:05 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013 at the White River Lodge in Bedford. Born January 19, 1937 in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Alfred Harrison and Josephine Edith (Oliver) Staggs. He married Shirley Allen on June 15, 1959 and she survives. He was a plaster and drywall contractor retiring in 2003.He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Crossroads Community Church, V.F.W. #9107, Gillen Post #33 American Legion and Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed squirrel and ginsing hunting. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, of Bedford; two daughters, Robin Green and husband, Dan, Sarah Jeanette White and husband, Robert all of Bedford; two sons Jesse Staggs and wife, Blanche and Melvin Harrison Staggs, Jr. all of Bedford; grandchildren, Clayton and Dustin Staggs and wife, Sarah, Brittany Green and husband, Jason Hardin and Ashley Mann and husband, J.D., Ronnie White, Robin Burgess and husband, Zach, Shanna Staggs, Jessa Staggs and husband, Josh; thirteen great grandchildren; five sisters, Janie Worley of Oklahoma, Mary Beth Copeland and husband, Larry, of Arizona, Kathy Howell of Linton, Jody Gee and Helen Killion; two brothers, Terry J. Staggs and wife, Christine of Indianapolis and Kenny Staggs of Linton. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Walter Eugene Staggs; four brothers, Doug, Fred, Gerald and Alfred Wayne Staggs; a sister, Melvina Hestand. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, March 22nd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Dustin Staggs and Pastor Ken Ransom officiating. Burial will follow in White River Baptist Church Cemetery where military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, March 21st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.