Melvin Cave Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Cave (Utica, New York), born in Aiken, South Carolina, who passed away on December 23, 2021 at the age of 61. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his father James "Buck" Drayton; his children, Candice Adams, Melvin Cave and Kachandrea Cave; his grandchildren, Nasir, Namir, Zhanayre, Andre, Michael, Keiaundrea, Ahmari, Jaheim, Jnaii, Akniyedria, Jaceon and Sariah; his great grandchild Navar; his sisters, Marilyn Knight, Deborah Cave, Sheila Thompson and Lisa Cave; his grandmother Ivery Lee Cave Smith; his mother Barbara V. Cave; and his stepfather Bobby Holston.
For those wishing to bid farewell to Melvin, you may pay your respects on Wednesday, January 5th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Regardless of vaccination status, face masks are required, to remain in compliance with the state and county mask order.
His mild-mannered humility, joyous spirit, and demonstration of unconditional love was the foundation of his remarkable personality.
