Ralph E. Melvin Jr. Obituary

In loving memory of Ralph E. Melvin Jr. (Rushsylvania, Ohio), who departed this world on November 21, 2025 at the age of 66. Ralph leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph E. Melvin Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Patricia Ann Melvin (Mills) and Ralph Elwood Melvin, Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Cindy Melvin (Frost); his children, Nick Melvin (Alli) of Rushsylvania, Jackie Ridder (Brock) of Zanesfield and Julie Akins (Isaac) of Zanesfield; his grandchildren, Lucas, Cassidy Melvin, Grayson Ridder, Melanie and Bennett Akins; his sister Layna Melvin (Jeff Fruth) of Colorado; his stepsisters, Vickie Smith (Michael) of Hilliard and Caryn Enderle (Brian) of Powell; and his stepmother Mary Ann Melvin of Powell. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.