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- Melvin Leon Fouts passed away on September 8, 2011, at his home in Arizona City, AZ, of natural causes. Melvin was born on April 3, 1935, the son of Jasper "Jack" and Minnie(Reynolds) Fouts in Milburn, OK. Melvin married Judith E. Topp in 1960. The family moved to Arizona where Melvin owned the Arizona City Windshield for twenty-five years. The family moved out west from Indiana in 1976 and Melvin's career was with the coal mining industry for fifteen years. He retired and the couple moved to Arizona in 1986. In Arizona Melvin owned the Arizona City Windshield for twenty-five years. Melvin was a member of St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church in Elroy, AZ. Melvin loved people and joking with them. Fishing was enjoyment for Melvin. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Melvin enjoyed his catfish frys and other fundraisers for St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church. Melvin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith Fouts of Arizona City, AZ; daughter, Tammy Harris of Gillette, WY; son, Gregory Fouts of Loveland, CO; one brother, three sisters, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Joshua Harris. Melvin is survived by his wife of 50 years, Judith Fouts of Arizona City, AZ; daughter, Tammy Harris of Gillette, Wy; son, Gregory Fouts of Loveland, Co; one brother; three sisters; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Joshua Harris. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 12, 2011, at St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church in Arizona. A graveside service for Melvin L. Fouts will be celebrated on Friday, September 16, 2011, at Gillette, Mt. Pisgah Cemetery with Father Cliff Jacobson of St. Matthew's Catholic Church as Celebrant. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church in Arizona. Walker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the Walker Funeral Home.
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