Melvyn Dee Caudill

Melvyn Dee Caudill, 80, of Monett, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021.
Caudill was born on Jan. 3, 1941 in Grove, Okla., son of the late Oscar and Jessie (Day) Caudill. Growing up in Grove, Caudill graduated from Grove High School with the class of 1959. He furthered his education at NSU in Tahlequah, Okla. During most of his adult life, he worked as a bricklayer.
On May 12, 1990, Melvyn and Sharron Kay (Stoops) Washburn were united in marriage. They have been blessed with over 31 years of wonderful memories made together.
Caudill is survived by his wife, Sharron, of the home; one son, Jonas Washburn (Kara), of Miami, Okla.; five daughters, Michelle Caudill, of Springfield, Melanie Vann  (Rich), of Coffeyville, Okla., Shannon Willman (Jeremy), of Republic, Jodi Pinkley (Troy Schliem), of Springfield and Clarissa Sumpter, of Miami, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clinton Caudill and Tonice Caudill; three sisters, Cuma Hardison, June Bauer and Phyllis James; one brother-in-law, Leroy Johnson; one sister-in-law, Susan Neubauer; as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Caudill was preceded in death by one sister, Ila Johnson; three brothers-in-law, Freddie Bauer Bill Hardison and Clifford Stoops; and one sister-in-law, Jane Caudill.
Memorial service for Caudill was held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at the Buchanan Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brian Smith officiating. The family received friends prior to the service beginning at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions have been suggested to Dining for Diabetes in care of the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.