Melvin Blondell, a resident of Henryetta, died Nov. 1, 2021 at the age of 93. He was born Jan. 10, 1928 in Ada to Otis and Viola (Bennett) Blondell. He married Bettie Morgan Feb. 6, 1950. Melvin served in the Marine Corp during WW 2 and worked as an auto mechanic until his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Bettie and a daughter Alma Jean Blondell.
He is survived by his children: Virginia Glass, Bud Blondell and Karren Griffin and husband Johnny; grandchildren: Shyrel Sanford and husband Brandon, Michael Glass and wife Sebrinia, Chase Blondell, Colby Blondell and wife Rikki; great grandchildren: Brice Sanford, Haley Glass, Braydon, Kenlee and Kylee Blondell
Sisters: Emma Walker, Joy Potter and Peggy Smith
Funeral services will held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at the Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow with Military Honors at the Salt Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Rogers Funeral Home.