Melvin Clyde Hines was born January 29, 1927 in Selmer, TN, the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Eva Ballard Hines.
He was united in marriage to Oletia Reed on September 4, 1958.
Mr. Hines was retired from ICG Railroad after 45 years of service. He enjoyed his family, golfing and fishing. He was a member of the Selmer Country Club and had served in the Army during WWII.
Mr. Hines departed this life on December 20, 2013 in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 86.
He is survived by his wife, Oletia Reed Hines; a daughter, Julia Cummings, husband Phillip and their children, Joshua and Justin; a son, Michael Hines, wife Elizabeth and their children, Cecilia Hines and Sarah Christian, husband Richard; Carley Fritz and Erick Fritz, children of his deceased daughter, Michelle Fritz. Michelle passed away on October 4, 2013.
Visitation will be held for Melivn Hines and Michelle Fritz, at 12 pm on Monday, December 23, 2013, until the memorial service at 1 pm, all held at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer, TN.
