Melvin Terrell Archer III was born and entered into rest on May 13, 2016 at St. John's Hospital. Melvin was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Williams; paternal great-grandparents, Marie and Robert Archer; two aunts at infancy, Angel and Miracle Richards; and one cousin, Naveah Archer. He is survived by his parents, Jasmine Williams and Melvin Archer, Sr., of Springfield; ten siblings, Markeith Noah of Clarksdale, MI, Caressa, Taressa, and Melvin Archer, Jr., Quinten Newingham, Terry and Shemarviewlux Archer, J'aniyia'h and Angela Williams, and Taylian Archer, all of Springfield; paternal grandparents, Melvin Thickpen of Clarksdale, MI and Georgia Williams of Springfield; maternal grandparents, Rosie Richards and Bryan Frye, both of Springfield; maternal great-grandparents, Mary and George Richards; and many aunt, uncles, and cousins. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. Private family ceremonies will be held.
