Melvin Curtis Amos was born on March 11, 1938 in Sisseton, SD to Norby and Flora (Phelps) Amos. He grew up and attended and graduated from the Flandreau Indian School. After his education Melvin entered the US Army where he served from 1961 until 1964. He received the sharpshooter and expert marksman badges. Melvin was married on December 2, 1969 to Georgette Kongi. The couple had two children. He attended school in Webster, SD for welding. Melvin was also a bricklayer for the SWST. He loved fishing, hunting, and fast cars. He also loved driving the back roads checking out the scenery. Melvin passed away on January 25, 2012 at the Tekakwitha Nursing Center. Melvin is survived by two children, Conrad Amos of Peever, SD and Candace Irish of Waubay, SD; three sisters, LaVelva Williams of Peever, SD, Mabel Amos of Peever, SD and Geraldine cole of Minneapolis, MN, Two Brothers; Charles Amos of Peever, SD, and Harlan Amos of Sisseton, SD, and five grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gaylord, and one sister Sabina.
Melvin Curtis Amos was born on March 11, 1938 in Sisseton, SD to Norby and Flora (Phelps) Amos. He grew up and attended and graduated from the Flandreau Indian School. After his education Melvin entered the US Army where he served from 1961 until 1964. He received the sharpshooter and expert marksman badges. Melvin was married on December 2, 1969 to Georgette Kongi. The couple had two children. He attended school in Webster, SD for welding. Melvin was also a bricklayer for the SWST. He loved fishing, hunting, and fast cars. He also loved driving the back roads checking out the scenery. Melvin passed away on January 25, 2012 at the Tekakwitha Nursing Center. Melvin is survived by two children, Conrad Amos of Peever, SD and Candace Irish of Waubay, SD; three sisters, LaVelva Williams of Peever, SD, Mabel Amos of Peever, SD and Geraldine cole of Minneapolis, MN, Two Brothers; Charles Amos of Peever, SD, and Harlan Amos of Sisseton, SD, and five grandchildren. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Gaylord, and one sister Sabina.
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