Melvin was born October 10, 1950, to Leroy and Daisy (Stroer) Smith. He married his high school sweetheart, Yolanda (Yo) Mizner. He and Yolanda graduated in 1968 from El Dorado Springs High School. To their union four children were born: one son, Lee, and three daughters, Neshawn, Michelle, and Stacy.
Melvin was saved at Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church on August 19, 1963. He worked at Barrington Manufacturing for 33 years. He enjoyed talking on the CB Radio to all of his buddies and hunting and fishing with family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking and making things for his family. Melvin never knew a stranger and was well known for his orneriness. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leroy and Daisy Smith; in-laws, John and Irene Mizner; and great-grandson, Noah Jon Donahue.
Melvin is survived by his wife of 53 years, Yolanda; son, Lee Smith; daughters: Neshawn Crowley and husband, Richard, Michelle Smith, and Stacy Baldwin and husband, Jerrod; a sister, Margie Barger and husband, Sam; sister-in-law, Delene and husband, Larry Clark; brother-in-law, Gale Mizner and wife, Wanda; and sister-in-law, Kim Matthews; and brothers-in-law, Darrell Matthews and Jay Mizner. He also leaves 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other family members, and countless friends. Melvin will be missed by everyone.
Visitation:
Date: Friday, May 20, 2022
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Visitation Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home
Service:
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Service Location:
Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home
Interment:
Lebeck Cemetery
