Melvin Ray Holzhauser, 79, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville.

He was born on September 27, 1944, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Rose "Rosie" Elizabeth McGregor Holzhauser and Samuel "Sam" Lee Holzhauser. He was formerly employed as a coal miner with Island Creek Coal Company and a member of the UMWA. He loved fishing, dancing, and cooking for his friends. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Melvin was a member of Richland Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of twenty-eight years, Rita Agent Holzhauser; infant sisters, Loqueda Joy Holzhauser and Helen Louise Holzhauser; brothers, Albert Holzhauser and Nick Holzhauser; sisters, Evelyn Lucille Blackburn Sandefur and Margie Comacho; and nephew, Terry Holzhauser.

Survivors include his daughter, Melinda Tyrie of Madisonville; grandchildren, Andrew Browning, Kristina Maddox, Rachel Carty, and Kayla Tyrie; great-grandchildren, Grayson Maddox, Steven Starr, Maliyah Starr, and Hannah Maddox; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Lantrip officiating. Burial to follow at Old Suthards Cemetery, 1698 Suthards Church Road, Madisonville, KY 42431.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers are David Holzhauser, Trevor Holzhauser, Charles Holzhauser, Ricky Holzhauser, Larry Parker, and Fred Watts.