William Melvin Obituary
The memory of William Melvin (Galesburg, Michigan), who passed away on July 23, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Katherine Leigh Turner and John Coleman Melvin. He is survived by: his wife Joyce Anne Zaviski; his children, James Melvin (Amy) and Laura Melvin (Aaron Preston); his grandchildren, James Douglass Melvin (JD), Stuart Melvin (Maggie), Abigail Melvin (Andrew King), Deric Murray (Jaeda Porter) and Blake Preston (Mackenzie Teichner); his great grandchild Margo Melvin; his sister-in-law Jeanne Turnball (Tom); and his nieces and nephews, Becky and Jen.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the University of Michigan Depression Center, WMU Homer Styker M.D. School of Medicine: Depression Center Fund-VPDC, Meilland Square Memory Care, or a charity of your choice that supports mental health awareness and care.
