Gene Melvin, 81, of Kerrville, passed away on October 11, 2020 in Kerrville. He was born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 12, 1939. He married Joy Melvin on September 28, 1957 in Mertzon, Texas.\r\n\r\nGene was preceded in death by father- and mother-in-law, Elmer and Melva Sellars; brother, Danny Sellars; son, Randy Melvin; granddaughter, Amber Joy; and grandson, Jeremiah.\r\n\r\nGene is survived by wife, Joy Melvin; brother, Dean Sellars; sister, Martha Bennett; son, Terry and wife, Ashley; son, Gary and wife, Julie; grandchildren, Joshua, Lincoln, Danny, Elizebeth and Jenna; great-grandchildren, Nashlyn, Bexley, Finley, Veda, Kingston, Stetson, Madison, Lillie, Coda, Jace, Misty, Cayson and Quinn; and niece and nephews.\r\n\r\nThe family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Young, special RN Dianne, Sarah and Deep Ti.