Melvin Wilfred McKenzie age 87, passed away on Sunday May 27, 2018. A long time residence of Madison Heights, Michigan. Melvin was born December 7, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan. Beloved husband of the late Margery Ann (February 2008). Loving father of Mari (Jeffrey Roberts) McKenzie, Sharon (Al) LaDell and Russ (Stephanie) McKenzie. Loving grandfather of Daniel, Sarah, Jerry, Mara, great grandfather of Jayden, Samuel. Brother of the late Margaret Petrimoulx. Melvin retired from East Detroit Public Schools in 1995, Melvin was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 30, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with funeral services on Thursday May 31, 2018 10:00 a.m. Edward Swanson & Son Funeral Home 30351 Dequindre Road Madison Heights, Michigan 48071. Interment White Chapel Cemetery Troy, Michigan. In Lieu of flowers memorials to, The Salvation Army P.O. Box 44530 Detroit, Michigan 48224-0530,Gleaners Oakland Distribution Center P.O. Box 44050 Detroit, Michigan 48224-0050, Capuchin Soup Kitchen P.O. Box 772091 Detroit, Michigan 48277-2091.