Melvin Bruce Langworthy's Obituary
Melvin Bruce Langworthy, 89, of Grant Center went to be with his Lord March 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born June 2, 1935, in Big Rapids to Bruce E. and Lilah B. (VanAlstine) Langworthy and spent the entirety of his life in Grant Center Township. On August 3, 1957, he married Edna L. Johnson and the two raised five beautiful children in a loving home Melvin built with his own hands.
He worked at Crane’s, Stan’s Body Shop, Baab Ford, Gondek’s, Don Ruttle’s Chevrolet as a body man and service manager, and owned Mel’s Body and Repair Shop. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, cars, and spending time with family and friends. Toward the end of his life, he found joy in fishing trips to New York with his good friend Rich Newill, his daughter Lila, and his loyal pup Lady; dinners with close friends: William and Marcia Pratt; and visits with his children Laurie (Todd) and Melvin, and his friends Foy and Margie. He looked forward to church every Sunday and dinners with his son’s Richard (Stacie) and Leroy (Helen) after.
He is survived by his children, Lila Zill, Melvin Langworthy, Leroy (Helen) Langworthy, Laurie (Todd) Runnels, Richard (Stacie) Langworthy; his brother Norman Langworthy; two sisters-in-law, Barbara and Donna Langworthy; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife, Edna, two sisters, three brothers, his parents, and his grandson, Michael.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday April 5, 2025, at the Grant Center Methodist Church, 15260 21 Mile Road, with Pastor Lyle Ball and Ken Dunn as officiants. Melvin’s family will greet friends beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday at the church. Burial will take place in the Grant Center Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made for the Grant Center Church. To share a memory or leave condolences visit mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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