Melvin Hoseclaw, 78, of Science Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his residence.

He was born May 11, 1943 in Eubank; son of the late Allen & Lema (Blevins) Hoseclaw. He worked as a farmer and was a member of Bethelridge United Methodist Church. He was dearly loved by his family and friends.

He is survived by two sons, Kevin & (Merita) Hoseclaw of Jasper, Georgia and Tyler & (Brandi) Hoseclaw of Science Hill; a daughter, Melanie & (Eric) Carver of Bluffton, South Carolina; a sister, Mae Godsey of Eubank; six grandchildren, Kade, Ella, & Bailee Hoseclaw, Liam Nichols, Justin & (Carina) Haste and Mariah Haste & (Caleb Adams); and two great-grandchildren, Aziah Haste and Carter Haste-Adams.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara Ann (Combs) Hoseclaw; and four brothers, Marshall, Maynard, Marvin, & Roger Holtzclaw.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the Chapel of Morris & Hislope Funeral Home with Bro. David Green officiating.

Burial will be in Salyers Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, January 14, 2022 at Morris & Hislope Funeral Home.

Morris & Hislope Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.