Melvin "Tuffy" Louis VanDyke's obituary , Passed away on December 10, 2024 in Trinity, Texas

Melvin "Tuffy" Louis VanDyke

September 20, 1943 - December 10, 2024 (81 years old)

Trinity, Texas

Melvin "Tuffy" Louis VanDyke's obituary , Passed away on December 10, 2024 in Trinity, Texas

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Waller-Thornton Funeral Home

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Melvin "Tuffy" Louis VanDyke

September 20, 1943 - December 10, 2024 (81 years old)

Trinity, Texas

Melvin Louis VanDyke Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin Louis VanDyke of Trinity, Texas, who passed away on December 10, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Louis VanDyke to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grover VanDyke and Erma Thornton VanDyke; his brother Charles; his sister-in-law Kathy VanDyke; and his nephews, David, Danny and Duane VanDyke.

He is survived by: his wife JoAnn Svoboda VanDyke of Trinity, TX; his children, Jody (Jeana VanDyke) and Brenda VanDyke of Trinity, TX.; his grandchildren, Bailey (Dillon Bilderback), Nate VanDyke (Bailey) and Brady (Olivia Bauer); his great grandchildren, Conlee Kay, Joe Rocker VanDyke and Boone Ray Bilderback; his sister Nelda Reynolds of Tomball, TX; and his brother-in-law Greg (Margaret Svoboda).

Visitation was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Waller-Thornton Funeral Home - Trinity (203 San Jacinto St, Trinity, TX 75862). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Waller-Thornton Funeral Home



Sat

Dec 14

Visitation

Waller-Thornton Funeral Home - Trinity
203 San Jacinto St, Trinity, TX 75862

Sat

Dec 14

Funeral service

Waller-Thornton Funeral Home - Trinity
203 San Jacinto St, Trinity, TX 75862

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December 12, 2024

Jaimie Gentry wrote a sympathy message

“Uncle Tuffy was one of the best. He will be greatly missed. Love to Aunt Jo and the family. I love yall. Jaimie”


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