Melvin Bernard Meredith Jr.

Melvin B. Meredith, Jr., was born on March 26, 1956, in Easton, Maryland, to the late Melvin B. Meredith, Sr. and the late Lillian V. Curtis. He transitioned on December 17, 2020, at Christiana Care Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones. He was raised in Grasonville, Maryland, and received his early education in the Queen Anne’s County School System. Melvin, affectionately called, “Melfly”, had a sense of style, that lent itself to his moniker. Melvin loved nice clothes, he was the SHOW STOPPER, especially when he got dressed up. Melvin was a gifted singer, song writer and entertainer. In his younger years he won a singing competition at P.S. DuPont, performing a duet with Evangelist Tracy Shy. In 1977, Melvin became a member of The Mother Church of God and Christ, under the founder an pastor, Reverend Ross B. Rainey, and accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. He later joined the recording Harvest Mass Choir under the director of Pastor Harrison LeMon. Melvin loved everyone with whom he came in contact. He would give his last, as he did up until the last days of his life. He cooked a Thanksgiving meal for the people in his apartment building the night before he became ill. Melvin had such a big heart. During the time of his mother’s illness, he took great care of her before she transitioned. Melvin liked watching the Discovery Channel and the news. He oftentimes kept his mother updated on what was going on in the world. He had a funny sense of humor. Melvin had no problem telling you what was on his mind, but did it in a joking way. He loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Lee Meredith Sheppard and brother, Steven Meredith. Melvin leaves to cherish his memories, four sons, Jabbar Shy, Andre L. and Tobias E. Williams (Brittany) and Melvin B. Meredith III; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Vernon Lynch, Jon Meredith and Shawn Meredith; two sisters, Linda Taylor (Larry) and Charnita Curtis; two uncles, Robert Meredith and Richard Meredith; two aunts, Alesia Homer and Kate Griffin; one great aunt, Josephine Lynch; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Melvin Bernard Meredith Jr.

March 26, 1956 - December 17, 2020