It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin Ray Charles (Galveston, Texas), who passed away on May 28, 2020, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his father Bennie C. Charles, Sr.; his siblings, Bennie C. "Bubba" Charles, Jr., James C. Charles and Beverly J. Charles; his mother Wilhelmina H. Charles; his siblings, Elaine H. Norwood, Doris F. Sims, Linda M. Norwood, Helen L. Charles, Audrey J. Hilton (Robert) and Henry S. Charles; and his friend Henry "Pete" Armstrong.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fields-Johnson Family Mortuary