Melvin Matthews was born to Robert and Beatrice Matthews on June 6, 1951 in Arcola, Texas. He attended Oaklane Elementary and John Foster Dulles High School. After graduation he worked for several plumbing companies before becoming a security guard for Brinks Incorporated.
He departed this life on Sunday 02/09/2020 at 7:50 pm. He leaves to mourn, his loving wife Veta, 3 daughters; Shamita, Mona and Amanda, 2 sons; Andrae and Damien, 13 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 2 brothers and a host of nieces and nephews.