Melvin Coe
May 22, 1959 - January 10, 2021
Melvin Curtis Coe, age 61, of Sparta, N.C. passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Alleghany Health in Sparta, N.C. He was born May 22, 1959 in Surry County to the late Orville Ernest and Christine Barnett Coe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Myron Coe and one sister, Medena Coe Saunders. Better known as “Mr. Fix It,” Melvin was a highly skilled craftsman and carpenter yet he always took time to balance out work and life by appreciating the simplest and smallest of God’s creations. He is survived by his wife, Sharon L. Coe of the home; one son, Curtis Coe and wife Heather of Boonville; he was loving referred to as “Pa Melvin” by his four grandchildren, Lucius Coe, Jayden Coe, Kaylen Coe, and Micah Coe; one brother, Tommy Coe and wife Jana of Tennessee; two sisters, Elaine McShea of South Carolina, Becky Coe of Jonesville; special K-9 companion, Minnie Purl; several nieces and nephews also survive. The family requests your presence at the funeral service to honor the life of Melvin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2021 in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Deana Hampton officiating. Interment will follow in Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to extend special thanks to his dearest friends, Bob Hamm and Frank Dillard. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Coe family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.
Melvin Curtis Coe, age 61, of Sparta, N.C. passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Alleghany Health in Sparta, N.C. He was born May 22, 1959 in Surry County to the late Orville Ernest and Christine Barnett Coe. In addition to his parents,... View Obituary & Service Information