MELVIN NORRIS SIFFERMAN

Melvin Norris Sifferman, 92, of Billings passed away on Friday, June 09, with his family by his side. He was born in Plano on June 02, 1931, to Lewis and Nellie (Biellier) Sifferman, the youngest of six children in the home.
He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School with the class of 1949. In 1951 he was drafted into the US Army and served his country honorably as an infantryman during the Korean War and received a purple heart for his courageous service.
On Aug. 17, 1951, he married Lucille Brashers, and they had one son, Stacey. They shared 48 years together until her passing in 1999.
He is survived by his son, Stacey Sifferman and wife Lorrie; grandson, Aaron as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other extended family and countless friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lucille; siblings, Hildred Watson, Regina Maness, Norreva Simmons, Wayne Sifferman and Dale Sifferman as well as a grandson, Cody.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 14, from 10-11 a.m. at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Graveside services will follow at 12 noon at Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora.