Melvin Lee James Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Melvin Lee James (Lexington, North Carolina), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Melvin left this world on January 24, 2026 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Lee James to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Foy Lee James and Ethel Hartman James; and his brothers, Glenn, Garland and Vernon.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his daughters, Andrea Swicegood (Corey Simerson) of Lexington and Julie Sink (Scotty) of Lexington; his grandchildren, Trad Sink (Cheyenne Harp), Hali Sink (Chandler Everhart), Emily Swicegood (Dylan Wright) and Jake Swicegood; and his brothers, Grady James (Shirley) of Clemmons and Van James of Lexington.
