Melvin D. "Mel" Hair, 93, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Harbour Manor Care Center in Noblesville. He was born on February 2, 1923 to John and Rachel (Kemp) Hair in Noblesville, Indiana.
Mel was a graduate of Noblesville High School, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He farmed all his life in Wayne Township of Hamilton County, and was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Mel served as past commander of Frank E. Huntzinger IN Post 45 of the Noblesville American Legion, and was a founding member of Wayne Township Fire Department. He was an avid Noblesville Millers basketball fan, and was voted "Fan of the Year" in 2006.
Mel is survived by his daughters, Linda K. (Tony) Roberts, Rosalind Hair, Nancy (David) Zeller, and Susan (David) Galloway; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, James Hair and Jan Hair; brother, Gilbert Hair; and his wives, Mary (Hummer) Hair and Virginia (Lipps) Hair.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street, in Noblesville. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Union United Methodist Church, 19090 DeShane Avenue in Noblesville, with Pastor Bob Case officiating. Burial will be at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union United Methodist Church, 19090 DeShane Avenue, Noblesville, IN 46060.
Visitation
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Randall & Roberts Funeral Home
1150 Logan Street
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060
Memorial Service
11:00 am Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Union United Methodist Church
19090 DeShane Avenue
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060
Interment
Brookside Cemetery
9442 W 300 S
Lapel, Indiana, United States
46051