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BORN
1942
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2025
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Melvin Keech Obituary
Melvin Raleigh Keech, Sr., age 82, a resident of Belhaven, died, Thursday January 16, 2025, at Wake Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington with Rev. Kevin Whaley officiating. Burial will follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens. Zack Keech, Caden Keech, John Richards, Lynn Cutler, Jonah Cutler, Bert Hodges, Jr., and Eric Cahoon will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Melvin was born on December 1, 1942, in Beaufort County to the late Raleigh Oliver Keech and Edith Windley Keech. He was a graduate of Pantego High School. On March 15, 1996, he married Gaye Hodges. Melvin started his career with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a salesman in New Bern, he then opened J.D. Dawson Catalog Store in Greenville. Melvin took over as owner and operator of Hub's Rec in Belhaven. He later opened Mel’s Restaurant in Pantego, some years later he opened Mel’s II in Chocowinity, and then Mel’s Galley in Washington. He and his wife Gay owned and operated Q-Tyme in Washington. Melvin loved boating, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Gay Hodges Keech of the home, his children, Chad Keech (Melissa) of Pantego, Samantha Hudnell (Michael) of Belhaven and Ilce Alligood (Lewis) of Washington, sister, Margaret Patras of Virginia Beach, VA, grandchildren, Zack Keech, Caden Keech, Nick Windley, Piper Hudnell, Willa Hudnell, Kai Alligood and Ariel Alligood, great grandchild, Molly Keech.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beaufort County Humane Society, P.O. Box 33 Washington, NC 27889.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Keech family.
Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Keech
20 Entries
Faye Rose
January 21, 2025
I worked for Mr. Mel as a waitress and hostess at Mel’s in Pantego. He was always good to me. He gave me advice and treated me like a daughter and I will always remember that. I am thankful and blessed to have been a part of the Mel’s family ❤. Mrs. Gay, Chad, and family, my heartfelt prayers are with you all.
Maria Crawford
January 21, 2025
I remember when Melvin would come to the bank to do his deposit. We always talked about family. He was a wonderful person. Going to miss him.
Frankie Hill
January 20, 2025
Mel was a great boss. Always joking and having a good time. He was a wonderful person and really cared for his staff. I started working for him at 15 years old and worked for many years for him in Washington and Pantego. My thoughts and prayers are with Chad, Gay, and the entire family.
ann hastings
January 20, 2025
May our Lord wrap his loving arms around Mel's family and friends, giving them comfort and peace during this heart wrenching time. Know that prayers are being said over you with love. Always know that there is strength to endure through our Father in Heaven and that others share in your sorrow. God Bless
Deirdre Kennedy Perry
January 19, 2025
So sorry to hear about Mel. Prayers and hugs to all of his loved ones.
Sherry Gravely
January 19, 2025
Gay, I am so sorry. Thoughts and prayers for you & your family.
Fonda & Robert Gautier
January 19, 2025
Gay and family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief! Prayers lifted for you all in this difficult time.❣
Joyce Cutler
January 18, 2025
Dear Gay and Family,
Thinking of you and sending prayers and love.
Joyce and Lewis Cutler♥
Loretta Bailey
January 18, 2025
He was so good to me. Best ribs in town. Hugs, love and prayers for all the family.
Elizabeth Poole
January 18, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Mel. He was so nice eveytime I visited QTyme. Prayers for you and your family during rmthis difficult time.
Phyllis A Gray
January 17, 2025
Mr. Mel was a wonderful person and Loved everyone!! He was so thoughtful and kindness person I know!! He will be greatly missed!! Rest in Peace Mr. Mel!!
Jean Williams-Mercer
January 17, 2025
Gay, and family I’m
So sorry for your loss.
Delphine Barrow
January 17, 2025
Gay you no that I love ❤ y’all and I thank you and Mel for treating me like y’all family when I stay with y’all when I work with y’all was the but time of my life
Benita Lagcher
January 17, 2025
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God comfort you as only He can.
January 17, 2025
Rest in Peace. I remember you use to tell customers to go ask your daughter. Puzzled looks when they see me.
Wilda Carver
January 17, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Keech family and the QTyme family.
Tina & Alan Jordan
January 17, 2025
Alan and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lois Corey
January 17, 2025
So sorry about Mr.Melvin.Prayers for all His family and loved ones.May God give you strength,courage,comfort and peace.
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