Melvin Michael Melsonwas born in Harvard, Illinois on March 2, 1961 to the late Robert Taylor Melson and Lola Mae McClain Janis, who survives. Mr. Melson was a disabled truck driver, who had worked for The Hardin County Nursery, as well as Clayton Mobile Homes.Mr. Melson was a member of Hope Ministries in the Old Town community, where he also resided. In addition, he also lived in Poplar Grove, Illinois where he was raised.Mr. Melson enjoyed bird watching, and loved cats, and dogs, and all animals.Mr. Melson departed this life on Tuesday March 2, 2010 at the Hardin Medical Center at the age of 49 years. In addition to his mother, Mr. Melson is also survived by 2 sisters, CW5 Robbie Tylene Pitts of Stockbridge, GA, and Sherry Michell Timm of Poplar Grove, IL.