Melvin Harland Hinshaw Sr., age 83 years of North Vernon, IN formerly of Indian Lakes passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. Born January 2, 1927 in Boone Co, IN he was the son of the late Glen & Edith (Spray) Hinshaw. He worked in Connersville, IN at the Design & Manufacturing Co. Mr. Hinshaw was a WWII Navy Veteran then went into the Army before going back into the Navy and finally the Indiana National Guard. He retired after 30 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Hinshaw married Lois Jean Bensley in May 1950. Melvin is survived by his sons Melvin Hinshaw Jr. of Connersville, IN and John Hinshaw of New Albany, IN; daughters Edith Hampton of Brownsville, IN & Margaret Ritter of Connersville, IN; brother Marvin Hinshaw of Clearwater, FL & sister Virginia Cottongin of Kinder, LA He will also be missed by several grandchildren & great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lois Jean Hinshaw, a daughter that died at birth and brothers Bill Hinshaw & Harold Hinshaw. Visitation will be Monday, January 25, 2010 from 4-8pm at Meyers Funeral Home, Batesville, IN. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 2PM at Meyers Funeral Home, with Chaplain Walter Glover officiating. Burial will be in St. John (Huntersville) Cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials are suggested to Decatur Co. Hospice.