William E. Melvin, 82 MAGNOLIA - William E. Melvin, of Magnolia, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at Delaware Hospice Center, after a lengthy illness. He was 82. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mildred Melvin; sons, Gary S. Melvin, and Dale W. Melvin; daughter, Linda J. Thomas; sisters, Jeanette Gottorf, and Doris Knight; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services were Tuesday, Jan. 26, in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica. Memorial Service followed at the Magnolia United Methodist Church. Donations may be made to the Magnolia United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 256, Magnolia, DE 19962; or to the Delaware Hospice, 911 South DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington.