Melvin S. Howell, 92, of Marshall, IL passed away 6:09 PM Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Marshall Rehabilitation and Nursing at Marshall. He was born Nov. 4, 1930 at Kansas City, MO, the son of Edwin H. and Thelma B. Shadowen Howell who preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife Lorraine Sue Raisner Howell; a son, David Howell of Albuquerque, NM; a sister-in-law, Sally Howell and several nieces and nephews. As a man of faith, Melvin had served various churches in many various ways during his life. He had also formerly worked for the U.S. Postal Service at Kansas City, MO and had served as a principal at a Christian School in Florida. He loved wood working. Melvin and his wife were members of the Bible Baptist Church of Terre Haute, IN. Memorial services will be 1:30 PM (Eastern Time) Saturday, Jan. 28th at the Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Szwarga officiating. The service will be live streamed and can be viewed at www.thbiblebaptist.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible Baptist Church. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.