Melvin C. Rexwinkle, age 71, of rural Coffeyville, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center from a farming accident.

 

Melvin was born on June 10, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas to Clifford "Bud" and Ruth (Turner) Rexwinkle. He grew up and attended school in Lenapah, Oklahoma where he graduated from Lenapah High School in 1970.  He worked for a brief time in the coal mines and on a hog farm before furthering his education at NEO and Oklahoma State University where he earned his bachelor's degree in animal science.

 

Melvin owned and operated Beal Feed Store in Coffeyville for 14 years; he then drove a semi-truck for many years. He enjoyed traveling the United States until his retirement from Dahlsten a couple years ago.  He spent his first year of retirement working the wheat harvest, and the past year he's been assisting with local farming.

 

On July 1, 1989, he was united in marriage to Ann Sharpe at the Oakdale Assembly of God Church in Wann, Oklahoma.  The couple made their home west of Coffeyville.  They shared many of great times together.

 

Melvin was a simple man with complex ideas and big beliefs. He never completed a single task without attention to detail.  He knew a lot and took time to pass his wisdom along to others.  He loved music, photography, ford trucks and farming. He could spend hours watching nutritional videos on YouTube and gained knowledge whenever he could.  He had a good sense of humor, the gift to gab and loved visiting with people.

 

Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Ann Rexwinkle of the home, children, Joe (Amanda) Rexwinkle, Mark (Connie) Rudd, Laurinda (Francis) Hannah, grandchildren, Fable Briggs, Jake Rexwinkle, Nora Rexwinkle, Amanda Rogers, Taylor Rudd, Erin Rudd, Elliot Steward, Patrick Rudd, Colten Reel and Carson Reel, seven great-grandchildren, siblings, David (Geanine) Rexwinkle, Carol Davis, Charles "Butch" Rexwinkle, along with many extended relatives and friends.

 

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Ruth Rexwinkle, his daughter, Kate Rewinkle and by his brother, Darrell Rexwinkle.

 

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 1:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. at David W Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville.  The family will be present at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. to greet friends. 

 

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Tyro Christian Church in Tyro, Kansas.  Pastor Jimmy Harrington will officiate.  Burial will follow at Robbins Cemetery west of Coffeyville.

 

The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Tyro Christian Church (Memo: Celebratory Recovery Mike Starnes); Melvin wanted to help prevent others from going through the loss of a loved one to addiction as he did. Contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, KS 67337.

 

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