We are sad to announce that on January 12, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Melvin John Shumate of Emory, Texas. 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 John Shumate to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, John Shumate and Minnie Shumate; his siblings, Marvin, Marcelle and Mauretta; the mother of his children Shirley; and his great grandchild Jacob.

He is survived by : his wife Wanda; his children, Dennie and Leslie (Randy Taylor); his stepdaughters, Belinda and Tonya; his grandchildren, Cory Taylor (Mande), Christina (Jimbo) and Mitchell (Destiny); his sister Merlene Johnson; his great grandchildren, Auburn, Marley, Dani, Jace, Skylar and Dylan; and his great great grandchild Mercy Jo.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson Orwosky Funeral Home