Melburn Hocutt

Melburn Lloyd Hocutt, 80, of Bridgman passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Jordan’s Nursing Home, Bridgman.

Funeral services will be held 11 AM Monday, October 20 at Woodland Shores Baptist Church, Bridgman with Rev. Winston Decker officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family from 2-4 PM Sunday at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy., Bridgman. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be given to Woodland Shores Baptist Church or Hospice at Home.

Mr. Hocutt was born September 15, 1928 in Fayette, Alabama the son of the late Nero and Lucy (Kimball) Hocutt. He was a supervisor at Casting Service in Bridgman until 1972. He then owned and operated Mel’s Painting and Decorating, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Woodland Shores Baptist Church and an avid Cubs fan.

Mel married Betty Goings in 1947 and their daughter, Melba Jane (Brian) Lolmaugh of Berrien Springs survives. In 1948 he married Cathleen Pinkston and their children survive – Dianne Archie of Bitely, Michigan, Kenny (Ana Maria) Hocutt of Bridgman, and Pamela (Don) Mensinger of Stevensville. Cathleen preceded him in death in 1993. Mel married Melba Jean Fecho in 1995 and she survives along with her children – Barbara (Richard) Keech of Baroda, Robert (Char) Fecho of Eau Claire, Richard Fecho of Berrien Springs, and Michael (Pamela) Fecho of Eau Claire. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Mel was also preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Visitation

Sunday October 19, 2008 , 2-4 PM at Pike Funeral Home, Boyd Chapel

Funeral Service

Monday October 20, 2008 , 11 AM at Woodland Shores Baptist Church

Commital Service

Monday October 20, 2008 at Graceland Cemetery