Melvin Allen Pierce, Seminole resident passed away Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Norman Regional Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma.rnrnMelvin moved to Seminole, Oklahoma one year and 6 months ago from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Melvin was born March 26, 1961 in Three Rivers, Michigan to parents Melvin and Betty Jean (Pierce) Zendner.rnrnMelvin was a graduate of Hilltop High School in California. He was employed as a machine operator for Timco in Wewoka, Oklahoma.rnrnMelvin married Sondra (Fry) Pierce on May 27, 1988 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.rnrnHe is survived by wife Sondra of the home; step-father,John Zendner of Chula Vista, California; son, James and his wife Tarina Pace, his brother Kelly Stewart all of Tulsa; one sister Candy Jacobs of Chula Vista, California and two grandchildren Patrick and Ariella Pace of Tulsa, Oklahoma.rnrnPrivate family services for Melvin will be held at a later date. rnMessages of condolences may be sent:rnwww.swearingenfuneralhome.comrn Funeral Information: June 2, 2008, 12:00 AM