Melvin McGilvray Obituary
We bid farewell to Melvin McGilvray of Gainesville, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 22, 2024 at the age of 80. Melvin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin McGilvray to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edgar McGilvray and Hazel Argo (Cantrell); his sons, Donald Lee McGilvray, Eric Michael McGilvray and Michael Shane McGilvray; his grandson Brandon Michael McGilvray; and his siblings-in-law, Kenneth Cravens, Barbara McGilvray and Jean McGilvray.
He is survived by: his children, Yulonda Fleeman (Tim) of Gainesville, Calista Gonzales (Alex) of Era, TX, Tonia Moore (Johnny) of Gainesville, Mitchell McGilvray of Gainesville, Matthew McGilvray of Gainesville, Melvin Dillon McGilvray of Gainesville and Daniel King (Maria) of Austin, TX; and his siblings, Lee McGilvray of Gainesville, Barbara Cravens of Gainesville and Richard McGilvray of Meridian, MS.. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 15th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home (602 Lindsay St, Gainesville, TX 76240). A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 15th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Friday, November 15th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Nelson Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Concho Hearts Hospice.