CANFIELD, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Mr. Melvin  E. Tennant, Jr., 58 of Canfield, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 25, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boardman.  

He was born May 13, 1965 in Columbus, a son of Melvin E., Sr. and Nellie P. (Shriver) Tennant Turney.

Melvin was a graduate of the Leonard Kirtz School and worked as a sorter for Gateways for Better Living.

He enjoyed playing cards, watching movies and sports and listening to music, especially Elvis Presley and KISS. Melvin also loved puzzle books and he looked forward to visits from his sister, Patty and their daily phone calls at 3:30 and 6:30, “on the dot” as he always said.

Melvin is survived by his siblings, Patricia Thompson, Donna (Dave) Averill and Barbara Tennant, all of Youngstown, Darlene (Kenny)Tennant of Warren, Ellen (Chris) Turney of Liberty and Joseph (Drea) Tennant of Warren. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.

Melvin was a kind, loving man with a heart of gold, who would do anything for anybody. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father; two brothers, Daryl W. Tennant and Ellis “Sam” Tennant; a sister, Eva L. Tennant Jerez and a brother-in-law, Steven J. Thompson.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, with Pastor Joel Theis officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to services from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.

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A television tribute will air Sunday, April 28 at the following approximate times: 8:58 a.m. on WKBN and 7:58 p.m. on FOX. Video will be posted here the day of airing.