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Melvin Naus, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 24, 2004. He was born on October 22, 1919 in Kenton, OH to William and Edna Naus. Melvin served in WWII, worked on the development of the atom bomb in Los Alamos, was General Superintendent of ACF Industries in Albuquerque, and later retired from ACF Industries in Huntington, WV. He then was in charge of quality control of Serbin Machine for several years until his second retirement in Albuquerque. As a Deacon at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, Melvin was active in the choir and prayer room. His hobbies included coin collecting, jewelry making, fishing, and square dancing. He and his wife enjoyed many cruises and trips together. Melvin loved the Lord and portrayed Christ to his family and friends by serving them and always offering a smile, a hug, a kind word, and the ever-loved magic ball trick. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Esther; five children, Jeanne Siler and husband Phil of Albuquerque; Jerry Naus and wife Julie of Albuquerque, Guy Naus and wife Diane of Prescott, AZ, Debbie Clark and husband Willard (Buddy) of Virginia Beach, VA; and Janet Adams and husband Steve of Prescott, AZ; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Edna Wright, Sarah Oates, and Mary Carr, all of Kenton, OH. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Naus; 3 brothers, James, Bill, and Bud; and two grandchildren, Melvin Siler and Glenda Hilger. Services will be held on Monday, September 27, 204 at 2:30 p.m. at French Mortuary, Wyoming Blvd. Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. The family would like to express their appreciation for all the loving care given to Melvin by Greg, Nam, Sandra, and Gena. Friends may visit French Mortuary on Sunday, September 26, 2004 from 3-8 p.m. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
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