Melvin Frank Allred, 65, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at Autumn Care of Mocksville.

Born March 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Joseph Dwight Allred and Angie Louise McDaniel Allred. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Allred, and a brother, Joseph Dwight Allred, Jr.

He was a graduate of Davie County High School and had attended New Union United Methodist Church. He was retired from Phillip Morris Tobacco Co.

Survivors: a daughter, Megan Allred of Salisbury; siblings Jo Ann Allred and Rick Allred (Gloria) of Mocksville; and cousins J.T. and Martha Smith of Mocksville.

A funeral service to commemorate his life was conducted at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at New Union UMC officiated by the Rev. Eric Lineberry. The body lie in state one hour prior to the service during which time the family received friends. Buriall followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials: New Union UMC, 1869 Sheffield Rd., Mocksville.

Condolences: www.daviefuneralservice.com.