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Melvin BELLE Obituary
Age 62, of Springfield, passed away February 11, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11AM February 25, 2023, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Kinley Funeral Home, Springfield, OH.
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Denise Green
February 13, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rickey Ragland
February 25, 2023
Condolences to the family. RIH cousin.
Jackie Brown
February 24, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kevin Goodie Goodwin &Sonya Swain
February 23, 2023
The world lost another great person. You will be truly missed. Smile and share laughter in heaven. God bless the family. Basketball forever! Veeno
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Marie Taylor
February 23, 2023
To Eric and Melvin´s family my thoughts and prayers are with you with deepest sympathy.
Tonya Robinson
February 23, 2023
Jowana and the Belle family, I´m so sorry for the loss of Melvin. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement. I will continue to lift you up in prayer knowing that this has been a tremendous loss for you Jowanna and the entire family.
Tonya (T. Johnson) Robinson
Tyrone Hibbler
February 23, 2023
Jowanna my prayer and heartfelt condolences to you and the entire family. Rest In Paradise My Brother, My Friend.
Sharon Wright Blue
February 22, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Denise Green
February 19, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Daryl Green
February 19, 2023
To the Entire Belle Family, I grew up with Melvin and his siblings. Had the pleasure of being his team-mate as we played basketball together. I weep with you all on this loss and pray for you all as well. Rest in Peace!
Sgt. James Hall
February 19, 2023
Jowana and the Belle family, we are so sorry for the loss of Melvin. Melvin is a great guy, a good friend and a heck of an athlete. I always enjoyed conversing with him. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
James Hall and Family
Lisa Watkins Dunn
February 18, 2023
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Jowana and the entire family and every friend of Melvin.
Love, Lisa Watkins Dunn
Cynthia Strodes
February 18, 2023
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during there time of sorrow.God bless you all Cynthia Strodes
Jacqueline Mays-Brown
February 18, 2023
To Jowana and the Belle family so sorry for the loss of Melvin. Melvin will deeply be missed by all.
Stephanie Atwood
February 17, 2023
Sending condolences and prayers to Jowana and family.
My heart goes out to you and the family during this difficult time. Love Stephanie Atwood
Stephanie
February 17, 2023
Sending prayers and love to Jowana and the rest of the family. My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. Love Stephanie Atwood
CeCe Benson
February 17, 2023
To the Belle Family,
So sorry to hear the passing of my childhood friend Melvin. I send my deepest condolences.
Angela "Cathy" Williams
February 17, 2023
To the family and close friends of my classmate and dear old friend, Melvin Belle. Please accept my deepest, heartfelt condolences as I keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Not only was Melvin an amazing athlete, he was an all-around good person. Melvin had a sweet, kind spirit and a smile that could light up a room. Melvin will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, Melvin.
Michael Carter
February 16, 2023
Sincere condolences to the family. Melvin's incredible smile and big heart will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mmichael and Darnell Carter
Trena Peoples
February 16, 2023
To the entire Belle family. Praying for comfort during this difficult time. Rest in peace my HS class mate.
Dennis Davis
February 15, 2023
To my childhood friend who I played football with behind my house in Springfield and had the pleasure of watching him play ball at Hayward and at South . Rest in peace Melvin.
Leland Linson
February 15, 2023
I'm going to miss you man R.I.P
Don Jordan
February 15, 2023
My Condolences and prayers are with you god will see you threw this don Jordan pinky
Timothy Brydie
February 15, 2023
To the entire Belle Family,
I was so sad to hear of the passing of my old friend Melvin. I want to send my deepest condolences to the entire Belle family.
May he rest in peace.
-Timothy Brydie
James Prater
February 14, 2023
My condolences to the family!
Jeff Wright
February 14, 2023
RIH Melvin, my friend and brother. Will be missed everyday.
Miller -Williams
February 14, 2023
I'm praying for the family. Sorry for your lost.
James and Sherry Griffeth
February 14, 2023
Condolences to your family.
Chef Jeff Wright
February 14, 2023
Rest in peace my good friend and brother. You will be truly missed.
Linda Robinson
February 14, 2023
Condolences to you and your family
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