Timothy Lee Melvin Sr

July 25, 1970 – Feb. 13, 2022

Timothy Lee Melvin Sr, 51, Alamo, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Crawfordsville.

He was born in Fort Benning, Ga. on July 25, 1970 to Thomas Lee Melvin and Carolyn Sue Axsom.

He attended Crawfordsville High School and married the love of his life, Kim Shumate, on March 21, 1997. He was a carpenter, mechanic and general laborer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on cars, loved mushroom hunting and family get togethers. He would help anyone and never knew a stranger.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kim; four children, Timothy Lee (Abby) Melvin Jr, Natasha J. (Anthony Wells) Melvin, Samantha Tyann (Brian Kolep) Melvin, Brett Dale Melvin and Zach Owens; five grandchildren, Trinity, Conner, Ella, Nolan and Karolyne; one brother, Michael (Tammy) Melvin; three sisters, Cyndy (J.R) Wilson of Crawfordsville, Michelle (Dave) Laflen and Nikki Melvin; his father, Thomas Lee Melvin; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Sue Axsom; and a brother, T.G. Melvin.

Visitation is scheduled at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S Washington St, in Crawfordsville on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 from 11 a.m. till the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Steven Lee officiating. The service will be live-streamed and recorded which can be viewed on his obituary page at www.sandersfuneralcare.com Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Elmdale. Memorial donations may be given to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or you may donate online by clicking on the Donation Tab on his obituary. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.