Rev. Melvin Donald Cordes, age 82, of Chattanooga, formerly of Cullman, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2021.
He was born December 11, 1938, in Cullman to the late Herbert and Agnes Cordes.
He was a graduate of Hanceville High School and served honorably in the United States Air Force. Mr. Cordes retired from Toledo Scale Company as a Region Manager after many years of service.
Rev. Cordes completed his ministerial training at Grace Baptist Church in Decatur, AL, and went on to pastor Trinity Baptist Church in Cullman, AL, for 15 years. He was currently a member of Stuart Heights Baptist Church in Hixson, TN.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Martha Cordes; his son, Keven Cordes; and his brother, Ernest Cordes.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Chris & Lisa Cordes of Chattanooga, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Heather & Josh Teis of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Lucille Looney of Decatur, AL; sister-in-law, Lea Cordes of Cullman, AL; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday, February 7, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Chris Cordes and Rev. Josh Teis officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, 1701 Childhaven Rd., Cullman, AL 35055, or Southern Hills Baptist Church, 6425 W. Pebble Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89139.
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