July 3, 1925 – October 16, 2019
G. Melvin Featherston, 94, Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Riverview Health in Noblesville. He was born on July 3, 1925 to Callie and Helen (Bracken) Featherston in Indianapolis.
Melvin was a 1943 graduate of Carmel High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Gray Friends Church and the Kiwanis Club, and was on the board of Quaker Haven. Melvin farmed and served as Auditor and Highway Superintendent for Hamilton County.
He is survived by his children, Scott Featherston (Teresa), Kip Featherston (Debbie), Jan Foulke (Gary) and Amy Featherston (Mark Day); sister, Jean Kyle; brother, Elmer Featherston; grandchildren, Amanda Haag, Amber Featherston (Bobby King), Brittany Goff (Chuckie), Briana Toth (Matt), Brock Featherston (Sarah), Bridgette Bell (Josh), Brooke Featherston, Brant Featherston, Victoria Foulke, Jennifer Foulke, Christine Foulke, Adam Bowen (Jessica) and Craig Bowen (Amber); and great-grandchildren, Cameron Haag, Sebastian Haag, MaKayla King, Aiden King, Adrienne Goff, Brody Goff, Callen Goff, Corinne Goff, Charlotte Bell, Olivia Bowen, Jack Sherley and Edan Sherley.
In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Jane (Boutwell) Featherston; infant sister, Vera; and his infant great-grandson, Tyler Haag.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Gray Friends Church, 4810 E. 146th St., Noblesville. Burial will follow at Gray Friends Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gray Friends Church, c/o Treasurer, Stephen Webster, 3780 W. 226th St., Sheridan, IN 46069; or Quaker Haven Camp, 111 EMS D16C Ln, Syracuse, IN 46567.
Arrangements
Calling: 2 to 5 p.m., Oct. 20
Location: Randall & Roberts Funeral Center
Service: 10:30 a.m., Oct. 21
Location: Gray Friends Church
Condolences: randallroberts.com