Melvin Wayne Jacobson, 70 of Centralia passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023, at his home.

Family and friends are invited to Melvin's Life Celebration 1:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2023, at Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home in Centralia.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Melvin was born on December 5, 1952, in Riverside, CA, the son of Melvin Christopher and Lola (Dale) Jacobson.

Melvin married Janice McClellan on October 1, 1982, in Centralia and she survives of the home.

Along with his wife, Janice, Melvin is survived by his children, David Jacobson (Kelley) of Nixa, Jeff Jacobson (Laura) of St. Louis, Jessica Jamena (Jerard) of Springfield, Kristen Scott of Kansas City; grandchildren, Cole and Sam Jacobson of Nixa, Logan and Kaleb Jacobson of St. Louis, Noah, Eli, London Jamena of Springfield, Blake, Dalton and Chase Scott of Kansas City; siblings, Chris Durdee, Dale Jacobson, Debbie Ryan, and William Jacobson all of Kansas; mother-in-law, Dolores McClellan and sister-in-law, Anita Shaw both of Michigan.

Melvin worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, starting in Louisburg, KS then working in Centralia, he retired after 40 years in 2018.

He loved to fish, hunt, watch movies and play golf. Melvin was an avid St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs and Mizzou football fan.

Melvin had a boisterous laugh that could fill any room and was always willing to help anyone.  He was a father figure to many.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and may be sent in care of Fenton-Kendrick Funeral Home, 104 S. Collier St. Centralia, MO 65240.