Melvin D.Willming
1941-2021
Melvin D. Willming known as Mel 80 years old of Edmond, OK passed away in his home surrounded by family on August 13, 2021 in Edmond, OK. Mel was born January 2, 1941 in Atchison, KS to Ruby Van Liew and Guy Willming. At age 21 Mel started working for the Fleming Foods Company in KCK he started out as a truck driver then a warehouse manager and then was promoted to a distribution director having had a successful career for 42 years until he retired in 2003. Mel was a family man who went above and beyond for all of his family especially the love of his life his wife Helen Willming of 50 years. Mel is survived by his wife, sister Wanda McHardie, children Chad Willming & wife Mandi and grandchildren Reese and Ryder, Son Donald Willming and grandchildren Kayla and Alexis, Melvin Jr’s children David Jefferies and Justin Willming and great grandson, daughter Catherine Stafos and grandchildren Melinda & Roger Henderson and great grandchild, Kara & Dwayne White and 4 great grandchildren and Rickey Lawyer. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Robert, Walley and Gary Willming, son Melvin Willming Jr. and great grandson Trevor Heidling.
Viewing will be held for Mel at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel 601 S. Kelly, Edmond, OK 73003 at 4pm-8pm on Wednesday August 18, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 2pm with interment for immediate family to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, OK.
Willming Family,
My deepest sympathies to the family.
I knew Mel for 26 years. Coming from NJ and circulating thru Pa. and spending about 11 years in Texas.
We held similar positions over the years . He became a very good friend and associate. I retired in 2001 and did lose contact but remember him well. An outstanding individual and class act.
God Bless him as he is placed in God’s Hands.
Dick Hunkele
Aunt Helen, Don, Chad and family,
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Mel, we have such great memories growing up. You are in our thoughts and prayers, sending you all love and hugs.
Donna and Gary Willming Family Atchison Kansas: Lora, Carrie, Aubrie, Lanley Kay, Dean Allen, and Averie Joyce
Helen
My deepest sympathies to you and the entire Willming family. I knew Mel via our work together at Fleming. I always had the highest respect for him. He was kind and caring in spite of a corporate atmosphere that changed many.
Peace be with you. Know that Mel is in a place where you will join him one day again.