Melvin William McFall Sr., 73, of Gloucester, passed away July 29, 2018 in his home in the presence of his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Christine Irving McFall, age 60. Mr. McFall is also survived by his twin brother, Marvin Edward McFall, 73, of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The surviving children include Melvin William McFall Jr. of Newport News, Jonathan Edward McFall of Midlothian, Wendy McFall Taylor of San Antonio, Texas, Melissa McFall Buchanan of Gloucester, Heather McFall Seidel of Gloucester, and Stephanie McFall Lenhardt of East Haddam, Connecticut. Mr. McFall is also survived by 12 grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held by family and friends on Aug. 2, 2018. Sincere thanks to all that attended.

Faulkner Funeral Homes, Foster-Faulkner Chapel, Mathews, assisted the family.