James Warren Melvin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Warren Melvin of Elkton, Maryland, born in Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away on April 16, 2024 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert Melvin and Anna Stirk Melvin; his wife Carol Ann Melvin; his son John Melvin; and his sister Roberta Ferguson (Bob).
He is survived by: his children, Ronald Melvin Coale (Dee), Christopher Melvin (Dawn), Rick Melvin (Karen), Sharon Churchwell (Brian) and Joy Truslow (Larry); his daughter-in-law Joanna Melvin Timchula; and his brother George Melvin (Carol). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; or to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10281; or to Muscular Dystrophy Association at P.O. Box 7410354, Chicago, IL 60674.
