Glasgow resident, Melvin Symes, 80, passed away at his home on March 3, 2022.

Melvin Lee Symes was born November 12, 1941, in Keytesville, Missouri, a son to the late Willard and Emma (Littleton) Symes. He graduated from Glasgow High School with the class of 1959. Melvin enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in March of 1964. Throughout his career, Melvin worked in the telephone industry as a splicer and later, an inspector. He owned his own construction company and worked for Finley Engineering and Southwestern Bell. Melvin Retired in 2015. Melvin enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed woodworking when he was able.

Survivors include his three children, Darrell Symes of Fayette, Missouri, Duane (Sharon) Symes of Battle Ground, Washington, and Alison (Rob) Parish of Bellevue, Washington; seven grandchildren; and three siblings, Wanda Neville of Glasgow, Missouri, Martha (Bill) Skinner of Fayette, Missouri, and Fred Symes of Raymore, Missouri. 

In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence Symes, brother-in-law Larry Neville, and a sister-in-law, Linda Symes.

A graveside service with military honors was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Asbury Cemetery in rural Keytesville, Missouri. Rev. Harold Young officiated. A visitation was held before the service on March 7 from 10 until 10:30 a.m. at Friemonth-Freese Funeral Home in Glasgow.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Diabetes Association, in care of Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service, 112 Market St., Glasgow, MO 65254.