Melvin Simpson Jr., age 47

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

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  • Nickname:
    5 Lil mel
    4 Melly mel
    3 Unc
    4 Mel jr
    3 Debo
    1 Mel
    1 Little Mel
  • Number of children:
    6 1 Devin
  • Personality:
    4 loving, funny, compassionate
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  • Comments:
    8 miss u mel
    9 love you my brother
    9 Justice for Mel
    6 Love you brother
    9 Son I miss you more than words can say. I love you Mama
    11 Mel I miss you everyday I just want to hear you say Mama again.
    10 The tears still flow my heart still hurts. I wish I could hear you say Mama again
    9 There will be justice in Jesus Name.
    6 I miss you every day Big Bro. Love you and will see you again. I truly believe that
    6 Love you uncle Mel. Not a day goes by where you don’t cross my mind. Justice will be served.
    6 miss u Mel I wake praying go to bed praying for justice
    6 I wish Mel Jr was here. I miss him so much. Praying daily for JUSTICE.
    4 You are missed & you are loved beyond infinity.
    4 Precious Memories on your Birthday 5/17
    3 Mely Mel I love u & miss u!!
    3 everyday Mel I miss u. we've always had each other's backs unconditionally. really miss u mel
    3 having so many dreams related to u Mel! u stay on my heart & mind.
    3 Mel I love you and miss you so much
    3 Think of you every day son. I love you
    3 love and miss you so much mel-jalena
    2 Love you Mel Jr see you in the rapture.
    2 Thinking of you and missing you daily.
    2 My son I miss you more than words can say.
    2 when will this pain go away. I miss you son ❤️
    2 Sometimes I feel your presence. I love you and miss you so much. I wish you were here.
    2 Heal my heart Lord. It's been over a heart and my heart still hurts. Please take the pain away.
    2 it's been over a year.
    2 Man I miss you big brother. Everyday, Every hour, minute, and second
    2 everyday missing u Mely mel
    2 Only God knows how much I miss you son. I love you
    3 I wish you were here. Mama
    3 I will never forget you son. I miss you every day
    3 I am still missing you everyday
    5 This pain in my heart won't go away.I miss you more each day.
    3 Hello brother, you are missed
    2 love you and miss you, Melvin
    2 Happy Birthday bro!
    1 I love you son and I trusting God for Justice. It's been 3 years but delay doesn't mean denial.

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