Melvin Groves Leverett

Melvin Groves Leverett, 68, of McCormick, S.C., entered into rest on Monday, August 13, 2007.

A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 at Jones Chapel in Lincolnton.

Mr. Leverett was born in Willington, S.C. He was the son of Grace Lawton Moore of Augusta, Ga. and the late Lum Leverett, Sr. He was a retired welder and construction worker and loved playing the guitar with friends, working on clocks and taking care of his Boston terrier, Gyp.

Survivors include two sisters, Sally Leverett Spikes of Augusta and Evelyn Leverett Lawton of McCormick; one brother, Lum Leverett, Jr. of Augusta; and three children, Tammy Howard of Greenwood, S.C., Wayne Lawton and Debbie Deason, both of McCormick; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend and neighbor, Brenda Crump.

Strom Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.