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Official Obituary of

Mel Friend

November 10, 1939 ~ December 25, 2020 (age 81) 81 Years Old

Mel Friend Obituary

Memorial Services for Mr. Mel Friend, age 81, of Avinger, TX., will be held at a later date.

Mr. Friend was born November 10, 1939 in Evansville, IN. to Orie Friend and Martha Wilson Friend and passed away December 25, 2020 in Longview.

Mr. Friend is survived by his wife, Charlene Friend, children, Michelle Friend and Lance Friend, grandchildren, Melina Ward & Nicholaus Gotelaere, Heath Hushbeck & Amanda, Evyn Friend, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter. Melanie Friend, 2 brothers, Ron and Keith Friend.

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