Melvin Lewis Rayford was born in Greenville, MS on September 9, 1964 to the late Mr. Eugene and Sarah Rayford.

Melvin departed this earthly life on May 19, 2025.  He is preceded in death by his parents; Eugene and Sarah Rayford, 2 brothers; Gary Rayford Sr. and Terry Rayford and 1 sister; Mary Rayford.

Melvin leaves to cherish his precious and loving memories to:  his children, Melvin Washington of Leland, MS; Joseph (Samantha) Ireland of Horn Lake, MS; Melkayla and Mellayla Rayford of Monroe, Louisiana; 2 sister, Beatrice (Robert) Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, Katie (Darrin) Martin of Flowood, Mississippi; 4 brothers, Henry Rayford of Saginaw, Michigan; Michael Lawrence & Eugene Lawrence of Arlington, Texas, Shawn Lawrence; 1 God sister, Carrie Christian of Metcalfe, MS; 5 grandchildren; his caregivers, Grace Hawkins and Herstine Christian of Metcalfe, MS; his God mother, Pastor Elnora Littleton of Rosedale, MS; and a host of other family members and friends.