Ferman “Buddy” Vanpelt Melling II
Oct. 9, 1952 – Jan. 4, 2019
Ferman “Buddy” Vanpelt Melling II, 67, went to be with his Lord Jan. 4, 2019.
Buddy was born Oct. 9th, 1952 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1970. Buddy spent most of his career as a truck driver before he retired, he loved the outdoors, music, reading and making people laugh.
Predeceased by his father Ferman V. Melling; mother Sarah Bernice (Clevenger) Melling; and sisters Suzie Melling and Charlotte Hartman.
Lovingly remembered by his daughter Sarah and Christopher Culbreth; grandchildren Delilah and Sean Culbreth; brother Ronnie and Vicki Melling; sister Sharon and Johnnie Meyer and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday Jan. 19th, 2019 at Excelsior Spring Community Center, 500 Tiger Dr., From 2:00pm-5:00pm. In lieu of flowers, a pot luck dish of your choice would be much appreciated for the Celebration.
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me”. Psalm 23:4