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MELVIN TROY WILLIAMS

By: Ronald Williams Melvin Troy Williams was born on September 28, 1956 in Houston, Texas. He passed away into eternal life at the age of 67, 11 months on September 15, 2024. Melvin grew up in Acres Homes Community and attended George Washington Carver High School where he enjoyed playing football. Melvin had a business acumen. He started his own trucking company and pressure washing service. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at an early age. He enjoyed family time. Melvin was known for his unique sense of humor, his compassion for others.  He loved to make people laugh. He was always willing to help others with words of wisdom, a kind word, a listening ear, or a few dollars. He never met a stranger.

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