A graveside service for Melvin Kelm, 78, of Marshall, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2022, at Center Cemetery in Harleton, Texas. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Down Funeral Home.

Melvin was born on February 14, 1944, in Rosebud, Texas to William and Lillian Kelm and passed away on October 8, 2022, in Longview, Texas.

He married Linda Kelm on June 25, 1966, in Marshall, Texas and the two remained married until his passing. He worked as an independent insurance agent and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Marshall, Texas. Melvin Kelm was the best husband, father, and Pepaw there was. He was a representation of what true commitment and love was. He loved playing cornhole, eating his daughters cooking, fishing, watching westerns, and most of all being with his family. He was devoted to his family and most importantly Jesus Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents William and Lillian Kelm, and sisters Adeline Shultz and Dorothy Kelm.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Kelm, daughter, Angela Warren and husband Wil Warren and their children Jed and Macayla Warren. And his daughter Teri Lamb and husband Mike Lamb and their children Julia, Joseph, and Jacob Lamb; His brother Bill Kelm, brother-n-laws Ricky Starr, Floyd Starr and wife Barbara. Along with numerous other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his honor to Immanuel Baptist Church (Anchor Class).