Melvin Gordon Kunkle born in Ashland, Kentucky on July 18, 1938 passed away in his home on October 27, 2019. Melvin is survived by his adoring wife of 61 years, Dorothy Janet Kunkle, his son Brian Kunkle, daughter in-law, Renee Kunkle, his daughter, Cherie Turner, son in-law Steve Turner, his beloved Granddaughter Katherine Turner, brother, Warren Kunkle, sisters Mary Powell, and Barbara Kunkle. He is predeceased by brothers Lt. Colonel Jim Kunkle and Morris Edward Kunkle.