Melvin E. Weaver (97) of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away May 12, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born August 15, 1922 in Etna, Ohio to the late Arthur and Minnie Weaver and had one older brother, the late Nelson Weaver. Melvin was a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II as a pilot. Melvin then worked for the U.S. Postal Service where he retired, and began working for the Franklin County Probate Court in various capacities.
Dorothy and Melvin were faithful members of Brookwood Presbyterian Church in Bexley, Peace United Methodist Church, and most recently Violet Baptist Church, both in Pickerington.
Throughout his life, Melvin volunteered for various organizations. One of his favorite volunteer jobs was driving the youth bus for Brookwood Presbyterian Church. He ushered for OSU Football games for many years, and delivered blood for the American Red Cross all over the state of Ohio. Another favorite activity was volunteering at the annual Shrine Circus.
Melvin enjoyed participating in various organizations including weekly chess matches at the Bexley Jewish Center and card games at both the Reynoldsburg and Pickerington Senior Centers.
As an avid photographer, Melvin was known at many Central Ohio camera shops and had an extensive camera collection, many of which were antiques. This was perhaps his most satisfying pursuit.
After Melvin's retirement from the Probate Court, he and Dorothy, both coming from a modest upbringing in rural Ohio, amazingly were able to travel the world visiting 72 countries, including 3 trips to London and 4 to Paris, where they enjoyed both the culture and food. They were particularly intrigued by the culture in India.
Melvin did love his family, and left them a legacy of learning to work hard and have faith in God and salvation through Jesus Christ, in whose presence he will forever reside, experiencing peace and joy.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years Dorothy Weaver of Pickerington, Ohio; children Linda (Tom) Schoener of Pickerington, Ohio, Craig (Melody) Weaver of Pickerington, Ohio, and Roger (Cindy) Weaver of Baltimore, Ohio; grandchildren Jennifer (Francis) Deck of Baltimore, Ohio, Matthew (Amanda) ) Nofzinger of Grove City, Ohio, Brittany (Brandon) West of Wheatland, Wyoming, Scott Weaver of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Christina (Ralph) Likens of Columbus Ohio, Dylan (Laura) Weaver of Gahanna, Ohio, Dustin (Samantha) Weaver of Obetz, Ohio, and Grace Weaver of Baltimore, Ohio; great-grandchildren Hannah, Joshua, and Joanna, Rigel, Adeline, and Flynn; nephew Gary Weaver; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. Melvin is preceded in passing by his son Bruce (Tonda) Weaver.
Private funeral services will be held at Kauber- Fraley Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be held at Pataskala Cemetery.
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