Melvin Simpson Jr., age 47

Lost to gun violence on May 16, 2022 in Coffeyville, Kansas.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Lil mel
    3 Melly mel
    2 Unc
    3 Mel jr
    2 Debo
  • Number of children:
    5 1 Devin
  • Personality:
    3 loving, funny, compassionate
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  • Comments:
    7 miss u mel
    8 love you my brother
    8 Justice for Mel
    5 Love you brother
    8 Son I miss you more than words can say. I love you Mama
    10 Mel I miss you everyday I just want to hear you say Mama again.
    9 The tears still flow my heart still hurts. I wish I could hear you say Mama again
    8 There will be justice in Jesus Name.
    5 I miss you every day Big Bro. Love you and will see you again. I truly believe that
    5 Love you uncle Mel. Not a day goes by where you don’t cross my mind. Justice will be served.
    5 miss u Mel I wake praying go to bed praying for justice
    5 I wish Mel Jr was here. I miss him so much. Praying daily for JUSTICE.
    3 You are missed & you are loved beyond infinity.
    3 Precious Memories on your Birthday 5/17
    2 Mely Mel I love u & miss u!!
    2 everyday Mel I miss u. we've always had each other's backs unconditionally. really miss u mel
    2 having so many dreams related to u Mel! u stay on my heart & mind.
    2 Mel I love you and miss you so much
    2 Think of you every day son. I love you
    2 love and miss you so much mel-jalena
    1 Love you Mel Jr see you in the rapture.
    1 Thinking of you and missing you daily.
    1 My son I miss you more than words can say.
    1 when will this pain go away. I miss you son ❤️
    1 Sometimes I feel your presence. I love you and miss you so much. I wish you were here.
    1 Heal my heart Lord. It's been over a heart and my heart still hurts. Please take the pain away.
    1 it's been over a year.
    1 Man I miss you big brother. Everyday, Every hour, minute, and second
    1 everyday missing u Mely mel
    1 Only God knows how much I miss you son. I love you
    1 I wish you were here. Mama
    1 I will never forget you son. I miss you every day
    1 I am still missing you everyday
    1 This pain in my heart won't go away.I miss you more each day.
    1 Hello brother, you are missed

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