INMAN, S.C. — Melvin L. Jeffords, 92, of Naples, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, in Inman, S.C.

He was born Feb. 4, 1927, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., one of 12 children of Mabel Jeffords. Father was John E. Ripson.

Melvin was in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1960, was a Navy Seabee, Seaman First Class, and a World War II veteran. He has been across the equator and back twice. He was a member of the American Legion in Gorham, Post 60.

He is survived by his nine children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Melvin will be buried with military honors at Southern Maine Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Springvale on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 1 p.m.