Sunrise 
March 21, 1950 
Sunset 
June 2, 2015 
Saturday, June 6, 2015 
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Tlcfer W. (Davis - Officiating 
Interment: 
(Jreen Cypress Church Cemetery 
 
Mr. William Melvin was born March 21, 1950 in Statesboro, Georgia to the 
late Mr. Sam and Mrs. Daisy Melvin, both of whom preceded him in death. 
He had three brothers, Sammy Melvin, Donell Melvin and Sylvester Melvin 
all of whom also preceded him in death. He graduated high school from the 
Evans County School System. 
William was very active in the local community. He always worked tirelessly 
to help youth make the right decision as well as some adults. He was a foster 
parent for a number of years. William worked as a Paramedic with Evans 
Memorial Hospital for 12 years before leaving to work for the Department 
of Juvenile Justice at the Regional Youth Development Center. After working 
at the RYDC he later became a Probation Officer, which is where he later 
retired. After retirement he continued to be active in the community. He 
helped out at the Evans County Sheriff Department as a Bailiff and also a 
Jailer. 
William is survived by a very loving and devoted wife, Emma Lee Melvin for 42 
years. He leaves to cherish his memories to six devoted children, three daugh- 
ters: Katina Crosby (Greg) of Columbia, SC, Kanasia Melvin of Bellville, GA, 
Ayanna Doyle (Tommie) of Claxton, GA and also like a Daughter, Roxanne 
Mckever. Three sons: William O. Melvin (Twilia) of Savannah, GA, Quincy 
T. Melvin ( Natasha Mitchell ) of Pooler, GA, Brian K. Melvin of Claxton 
 
Elder W. Davis, Officiating Pastor 
Hymn...........................................Elder W. Davis 
Old Testament..................................Apostle J. Mapp 
New Testament..................................Elder E. Edwards 
Prayer.........................................Elder A. Dudley 
Solo...........................................Ms. Gail Bacon 
Solo.........................................Sis. Gloria Kilcrease 
Remarks as a friend..........................Mr. Earl Anderson 
Remarks as a Ghurch Member...................Dea. Wayne Mills 
Solo.....................................Mrs. Cynthia Calhoun 
Selection..............................Bailey Young Adult Choir 
Acknowledgements.........................Harpers Funeral Home 
Eulogy.........................................Elder J. Taylor 
Recessional 
The family will receive fiends and share repast 
at United House of Prayer For All People in Bellville, Georgia. 
Bobby Tompkins 
Larry Tompkins 
Emery Tompkins 
mA' 
Ronnie Tompkins 
Stanley Tompkins 
Ricky Tompkins 
Friends of the Family 
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the many kind 
acts extended during this time of sorrow. Your prayers, cards, calls, visits, gifts 
of food, and other kind deeds, have been and are a constant source of strength. 
Gods richest blessing for each of you is our prayer. 
- The Melvin Family 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME 
125 North Broad Street  Claxton, Georgia 30417 
(912) 739-2658 
Juanita B. Hodges Yvonne Hodges Harold Jones 
Owner General Manager Assistant Manager