Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For Michael R. Melvin, Sr.

Michael Renard Melvin Sr. was born June 8, 1964 in Greensboro, North Carolina to Sadie Graham and the late Walter Melvin. He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday November 9, 2020.

Michael graduated from James B. Dudley High School and served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division as a Paratrooper. He was a licensed barber and an exceptional chef. If he wasn’t in the kitchen, you could find him in front of the TV rooting for the Dallas Cowboys or the UNC Tar Heels.

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife LaSonya Melvin, son Michael Melvin Jr. (Jessica), mother Sadie Graham, three granddaughters Michaela Melvin, Justice Melvin, and Moriah Melvin, one grandson Michael Melvin III, brothers Chester Graham and Roderick “Doc” Dockery (June), three nieces Aaliyah Graham, Totiana Beasley, and East Dockery, two nephews Joshua and Benjamin Graham, and many loving relatives and friends.

A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 4pm-6pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. The private graveside to honor his life will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Lakeview Memorial Park.

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It's coming up on 1 year since you left us and the sorrow I feel is still great. Forever your favorite. 💕

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Praying for comfort for the family. I remembered Michael from high school and his awesome humor.

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May God give you peace and comfort during the loss of your son. Class of 1972, GTI School of Nursing. Jean Miller Levette.

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Just heartbroken. Lil Tony and now you. I want this pain I feel to end. It hurts so much and so deep. But I know I will see you again. GOD will mend our broken hearts. Love you forever and always, Missy

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My heart was truly saddened to hear of Michael's passing, we grew up together in Trinity Gardens Apartments. I can remember his smile,and level of determination! Rest in Peace my Brother. Elder Henry Coaxum Jr. (Oba)

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To the Melvin family you have my sincere prayers and condolences. I met Michael at Lincoln Jr High and we graduated from Dudley High School together in 82.Played in the band together. May God be a comfort to you in the coming days. Erica Lowery, Dudley Class of 82

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God Bless,The Family may my Brother-in-law name be in the jamb book of love just for show up for me when , I arrived in Greensboro from Philadelphia. You will be missed Christina much Love RIP

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Ms, LaSonya (Melvin Family) our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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To my Family, Sorry we were unable to attend Mike's service today. Please know that are hearts are there with you all. May you feel the compassion and caring of a Faithful Heavenly Father who knows your every need and will continue to sustain you through this time of deepest sorrow. We love you all. With Sympathy and caring Bernadette Gerald & Family

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To the Melvin Family, We love you and whatever we can do to make this time of sorrow bearable please let us know.Michael Sr was a great father and grandfather and will be remembered as mom use to say the prettiest man she ever seen. The family of Jessica Melvin

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Love you Cuzzo You said I never change This has got me so sad I forgot to put my name I will always have great memories ..I know you laughing when I forgot to put my name Love Always,Dottie

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Love you Cuzzo You said I never change

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RIH Mike..Mia Ingram

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Friendship is essential to the soul. We grew up together as "brothers from another mother" in Trinity Garden. My deepest sympathy to the Melvin Family. RIP Mike. Ken "KT" Tyson JB Dudley Class of 83 Trinity Garden For Life!

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My brother ,my friend , my classmate. So many great memories too many to name one by one.Rest in peace MM!! Adrian Wright JB Dudley Class of 82 1200 Lincoln St

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Hello my Name is Kay I want to let the Melvin Family know that I have them in Prayer. It is going on 3 years now that I lost my Sister Annette. I feel every hurt and Pain still to this day that you all are feeling right now. My Heart and Prayers go out to each and every single one of you. May God bring a Peace and a Calm over your Hearts. This I ask Right Now in the name of Jesus.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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