Melvin Simpson Jr., age 47

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

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

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