Melvin H. ‘Devil’ Pledgure age 66 of Massillon passed away Wednesday June 15, 2011 at Affinity Medical Center from an extended illness. He was born March 9, 1945 in Massillon to the late William & Lelia (Bell) Pledgure. He retired from Republic Engineered Steel in 2002. Melvin was a member of Elks Lodge #632 and a avid card player. Spending time with his grandchildren and family was uppermost in his life. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl Pledgure, a granddaughter Rachelle Pledgure and three brothers: Richard Bell, his twin Marvin Pledgure and William Pledgure. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 16 years Alicia (Smith) Pledgure; seven children, Judy (Darryal) Williams, Melvin Pledgure Jr., Frank (Kim) White, Arlene (Robert) Lang, Michele Thompson, Dana (Dawne) Smith and Marcus Pledgure. Four sisters and a brother: Judy Phillips, Gayle Young, Mylinda Fisher, Arabella Moore and Douglas (Darlene) Pledgure. There are 32 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Home Going Celebration will be 2 PM Monday at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. Friends may call Monday from 1 PM until the time of the service. Condolences can be sent to the family at 727 3rd St. SE, Massillon, OH. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222
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