Melvin Curvin Van Cleave

Melvin Curvin Van Cleave, age 72, of Romance died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015 in Searcy. He was born Feb. 20, 1942 at Moss Point, Miss. to John Melson Van Cleave and Bessie Marie Curvin Van Cleave. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Searcy and was a master plumber. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jean Van Cleave; one son, Troy Martin Van Cleave and wife, Lisa of Sherwood; one son-in-law, Kenn Bass of Romance and five grandchildren, Courtney Danielle Bass of Romance, Zachary Michael Bass of Romance, Jessica Michelle Van Cleave of Little Rock, Troy Christian Van Cleave of Little Rock and Jennifer Nicole Van Cleave of Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie Van Cleave; one daughter, Gina Bass and one sister, Sara Elizabeth Noakes. Arrangements have been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net