John Olen “Youngblood” Melvin III, 33, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday August 28, 2021 from injuries received from a motorcycle accident.
He was born on December 27, 1987 in DuQuoin to John Olen Melvin II and Donna (Gray) Cockrum.
He is survived by his mother Donna Cockrum of Tamaroa; 2nd mother Tammy Melvin of DuQuoin; his children Adrian Melvin, John Olen Melvin IV and Avery Melvin; grandmothers Joyce Poole of DuQuoin, Marilyn Melvin of DuQuoin and Deonna Schreiber of Mt Vernon; uncle Mike Feldscher of Thebes; siblings Jami Melvin of Sesser, Tricia (Bert Bloomfield) Melvin of Ava, Maeleigh Melvin of DuQuoin, Myai Melvin of DuQuoin, Brandi Melvin of DuQuoin, Trent (Shelby) Barber of Mt Vernon, Tyler Barber of Mt Vernon, Trevor Barber of Mt Vernon and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father John Olen Melvin II and his grandparents.
He loved to ride his motorcycle and was a Black Piston’s Prospect.
Funeral services will be on Saturday September 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser, IL. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at 12:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be at Old DuQuoin Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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