Melvin Gene Dewey Obituary
The passing of Melvin Gene Dewey of Unionville, Missouri, born in Flippin, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 23, 2026 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Gene Dewey to show support.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, William, Ida Dewey (Doshier), James, Faye Jones (CA), Letha Baker (CA), Irene Harris (KS), Doris Jefferson (AR), Cecil Dewey (AR), Lester Dewey (AR) and Virgil Dewey (AR); his former wife Dixie Lee Walker; his parents, William Dewey and Ida Dewey; his former wife Dixie Dewey; and his son Richard W. Dewey of Missouri.
He is survived by: his children, Melva Peters (Geni) of Missouri and Brian Dewey of Missouri; his grandchildren, Chris Shannon, Heather Shannon, Amanda Roberts, Erica Peters, Ashley Draeger, Becky Brisbin, Joshua Smith, William Dewey and Justin Dewey; his spouse Vonna Marie Hurley; his son Michael (Melanie Harris); his grandchildren, Haley (Ben Helbing), Dillon (Mariah Bradshaw), Jack Falk (CA), Chelsea Aaron (HI) and Sarah Donley (SD); his daughters, Geni Peters and Sarah Bradshaw (Shane Bradshaw); and his grandsons, Brian Dewey and Michael Harris. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
