Melvin E. Hinds, age 87, a lifetime farmer and resident of Brookville, Indiana died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Bethesda North Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born October 25, 1928 in Brookville, Indiana he was the son of the late Charles & Maude (Hammer) Hinds.  He was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Marine Corps.  On February 1, 1950 he was united in marriage to the former Ruth Ross, and she survives.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brookville; a past Director of the Franklin County Farm Bureau Co-Op; as well as a member of the Franklin County Antique Machinery Club.  In his leisure time he enjoyed restoring antique Allis Chalmers tractors, and cherished time spent with his family.  His daughters recount that Dad liked to drink Pepsi, because he always said he wasn't old enough to drink coffee!

Besides Ruth, his loving wife of over 66 years, survivors include two daughters, Sharon (Patrick) Savage of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; Karon Selm of Brookville, Indiana; two grandsons, Matthew (Rachel) Selm of Madison, Wisconsin and Kevin Selm of West Lafayette, Indiana; as well as his twin brother, Marvin (Hazel) Hinds of Marion, Indiana and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell Hinds.

Rev. Michael Holman, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Brookville, will officiate the Funeral Services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Ave., Brookville.  Burial will then follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Mt. Carmel, Indiana.

Family & friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 27, 2016 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to the First Baptist Church or Franklin County E.M.S..  Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hinds family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .