Melvin grew up in Charleston, WV. He served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. After leaving the Marine Corps, Melvin became an eighteen wheel over the road driver, ultimately retiring after a long career with Old Dominion. Melvin loved his wife, his dogs, his children, gardening, fishing and riding his four wheeler.
Melvin is predeceased by his daughter, Melanie Gillispie, his parents, Sam and Effie Gillispie, his sister, Rose Marie Gillispie Clinton and Bob Mobley, his brother in law and best friend.
Melvin is lovingly remembered by his wife, Anna Mobley Gillispie, son, Robert Young, sisters, Margaret Gillispie Walker and Barbara Gillispie Walker, and brothers, David Gillispie and Harold Gillispie.
Thank you to Twinkie (Shain) and Melissa Parsons, Dimples Mace and his step children for their love and support.
Melvin’s service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. Viewing is at 1:00 pm, Service is at 2:00 pm and the Interment is at 3:00 pm. Pastor Cory Emswiler to officiate.