Worthington High Schools Alumni Club - Deceased Classmates
First Name
Ralph E.
Maiden Name
Last Name
Melvin Jr.
Passing Date
11/21/2025
Class Attended
1977
High School
Worthington High School
Ralph Elwood Melvin, Jr., 66, of rural East Liberty, was called home to his Lord on Friday morning, November 21, 2025. He passed away at his home following a long battle with colon cancer. Ralph was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 20, 1959, to the late Patricia Ann (Mills) Melvin and Ralph Elwood Melvin, Sr. Ralph is survived by his wife Cindy (Frost) Melvin, whom he married on April 7, 1979. He is also survived by children: Nick (Alli) Melvin of Rushsylvania, Jackie (Brock) Ridder of Zanesfield, and Julie (Isaac) Akins of Zanesfield; 5 grandchildren: Lucas and Cassidy Melvin, Grayson Ridder, Melanie and Bennett Akins; a sister Layna (Jeff Fruth) Melvin of Colorado; step-siblings: Vickie (Michael) Smith of Hilliard, and Caryn (Brian) Enderle of Powell; his step-mother Mary Ann Melvin of Powell; and several nieces and nephews. Ralph loved his family, his wife, kids and their spouses, grandkids, extended family and friends. He was a 1977 graduate of Worthington High School and began working at Stanley Steemer. This led to a 45 year career with Stanley Steemer International, it wasn’t just a job – it was his passion and another family he was devoted to and loved deeply. Ralph was an avid outdoorsman; fishing, hunting, gardening, boating, cutting firewood, and anything outdoors touched his soul. He shared this love with his kids, family, friends, and his Stanley Steemer family. Ralph enjoyed his life and always acknowledged how deeply blessed he was. We were all blessed to have had him in our lives.
