Melvin "Phat" Vernell III
Melvin "Phat" Vernell III
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Victoria
November 30, 2023
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Stephanie Robinson
June 15, 2022
Gone but never forgotten long live Phat
William Sanders
June 27, 2021
TIP Brudda YNIC4L & after still lost for words still feel the pain like it was yesterday
Stephanie Robinson
June 18, 2019
Continue to Rest Phat
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leele baker
November 23, 2012
Mel family iam truely sorry for your lost I think about phat everyday n nite I listen to his music he's my guardian angel when iam driven or anything I see an outie I'm like man omg I its still not real but I gotta except that. I love yal fam kids take care Rip Phat I Miss u baby
edny simon
October 7, 2012
lil phat rip homey
Dana Callaway
July 18, 2012
RIP Phat! Gone but not forgotten....sleep on...
Brittney Brown
July 17, 2012
I love you Lil cuz n da Fam n ur fans miss u dearly!!! Your music lives on thru us and ur memory will live thru ur daughters. I Love U!!! Free Ken, Mike, Tim, & Minnie.
Eracka
July 8, 2012
RIP PHAT WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU && WE MISS YOU SO MUCH FAM! STILL CANT BELIEVE ITS REAL !!
Tasha Brown
July 6, 2012
Gone & never forgotten...... Rest in peace lil phat
Shaymari Sadler
July 5, 2012
R.i.p. phat I love you boy ! Watch over us ! Your family is in my prayers !
MEEMEE CROCKETT
July 4, 2012
MUCH LOVE LIL PHAT BABY,MAY YOU REST IN PEACE,YOU WERE SO AMAZING AND YOUR MUSIC I LOVED AND MY HEART WILL ALWAYS BE A PLACE WHERE U TOUCHED DEARLY,MWAH...
Jakell Tolbert
July 2, 2012
You music touched heart, real recognize real and I know your resting a sure in heaven. Save me a place up top ..Trill Fam
Andrea
June 29, 2012
Youu were one of a kind, and you voice was one of a kind, you will, and shall never be forgot. -A Close And Number 1 Fan That Will Never Leave Your Side.! Rest in Peace Mel.
Raylo
June 28, 2012
R.I.P phat I still cant believe you are gone I listen to your music everyday.we gon miss you bro. TRILL 4 LIFE
C.Nicole
June 28, 2012
You will be missed by your family and friends, and fans also. Your music shall live on!~Youngin~
Ms Smith
June 27, 2012
R I P lil phat u r gone but not forgotten u will forever live thru ur music so sad at a young age my heart goes out to the fam n ur daughters may u forever rest in peace Ur # 1 fan
Tamika & Emmit
June 27, 2012
We love the whole trill fam keep smiling and don't give up
Stephanie Robinson
June 27, 2012
U were truly my favorite rapper and im thankful that i got a chance to go 2 1 of your concertes and c u in person ,i even touched your hand after,a nite i will never 4get just like i will never 4get u r ur music,RIP Yungin da Good dies Yung,with a sadden heart..Your #1 Fan...
A True Fan
June 26, 2012
You are in a much better place. Rest in peace young one. please continue to watch over your family. You will truly be missed, but not forgotten, Your legacy will continue through your family and fans. Love ya!!!!!!
Quimeka West
June 24, 2012
RIP Phat.. its still a shocker, u will live on thru Ur music nd family..
nank
June 24, 2012
R.I.P LIL PHAT...still PRAYING fa his FAMILY...
#TRILL 4 LIFE
Ms Jones
June 24, 2012
R.I.P so young but god need you for better things my heart hurts for your family three girls left without a dad!!!!
Terri W. Jefferson
June 23, 2012
My kids and husband loved your music. Rest in peace you're in a better place than us.
Didn't realize how young you were, gone too soon
Sheri Mackie
June 23, 2012
Rest in Paradise Phat
Tay
June 23, 2012
T.I.P Lil Phat Always my favorite rapper my prayers go out to your family & trill
Maurice Cummings
June 22, 2012
Rest In Peace lil homie. My prayers are with the Vernell and Trill Family. Sorry for your loss.
Love You Phat!
June 22, 2012
Still hard too believe but you will really be missed love you!!!
June 22, 2012
You will be truly missed!!!!!!!!!
Darius Day
June 22, 2012
Rip phat the streets of baton rouge will keep ur name alive
June 22, 2012
Theres a heaven for a G R.I.P PHAT
June 22, 2012
My Prayers Are With You All In This Time Of Need "RIP PHAT" Gone But Not Forgotten!
June 22, 2012
Rest In Peace, my friend. You will surely be missed. Chick
lybette cox
June 22, 2012
Sorry for y'all lost RIP Phat
Ms.Teedie Smith
June 22, 2012
Rest in peace Phat #Gone to Soon
Precious thornton
June 22, 2012
I never knew losing u could hurt so bad. I love u. T.I.P phat
Cherylynn thornton
June 22, 2012
.ii miss yu neva thought dhis would happen
Tiffany Johnson
June 22, 2012
may god be with the family at this time.RIP lil phat
Renee hurst
June 22, 2012
RIP lil phat. Gone but not forgotten.
laquieta robertson
June 22, 2012
phat u will b truly missed&loved
Made Records
June 22, 2012
Our hearts go out to everyone. Phat is in a better place then us. His presences is still with you (family and friends) .I hope that in time your hearts will mend .Phat you will be truly missed!!!
June 22, 2012
Words can't describe the pain I know the family is feeling,Thee sorrow,I've been down this road many times,Loosing a love one is never easy,Understanding why maybe even harder.Only God Knows,during this heartbreaking time,lean on Him to mend the pieces! We are Praying for u guys! R.I.P Melvin!! Luv,Niecy(BabyDoll) and Shae
June 22, 2012
One day u here,then we Gone! U will be missed Melvin aka Phat,I remember we use to shoot the breeze at the barbershop youngin!! RestInParadise Man! Look down on us Bruh Bruh! Praying fa u Mouse,Lil Trill,Big Mel! God got y'all!! 1Luv,Amos"A" & Jae
Gab & K
June 22, 2012
Lean Not to your own understanding,Prayin for u Mel & the entire Trill Fam!! R.I.P Phat u will be missed!!!
Tamekia Converse
June 22, 2012
To my extended family I am truly sorry for the lost of our love one. It is tragic that u had to loose u baby like that but God saw fit for him to be in a better place. He journey on this earth is over and now he sit with the most high watching over us all!!! To all of u, u have my heart felt prayers and always remember GOD wont let u down!!! Regardless of what he put before u he'll always be right there when u need him most!!!!!! I love u all family and stay blessed!
joshua hardin
June 22, 2012
may god be with your family R.I.P PHAT
Matthew Flack
June 21, 2012
Gone too soon, u didn't deserve this, but God has called u, may your family stay strong. Your in heaven n forever live in the sky, R.I.P.
Clifford Harris
June 21, 2012
forever in our hearts!! R.I.P.
ALICE TURNER
June 21, 2012
R.I.P SON YOU WERE SO YOUNG AND OUT GOING ALL THE KIDS LOVED YOU AND YOUR MUSIC GONE TOO SOON. MS. FAYE TURNER
Julie Ann Davis
June 21, 2012
Big Mel may the peace of God surpass all understanding at this time in your life may God hold you in that special place in the shadow of the almighty.RIP on Lil Phat.
Kimberly Jack
June 21, 2012
My prayers go out to the family God has his eyes on the you
Kerry & Julie Davis
June 21, 2012
To the family of Big Mel May the Lord be with you through this rough time in your in life. May the peace of God be with you and your family. Amen
Kerry & Julie Davis
June 21, 2012
Rest In Peace LIl Phat
LATOYA BAILEY
June 21, 2012
EARTH HAS NO SORROW HEAVEN CANT HEAL
LATOYA BAiILEY
June 21, 2012
REST IN PARIDISE KEEPING YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS REMEMBER EARTH HAS NO SORROW'S THAT HEAVEN CANT HEAL
BIGGEST FAN
June 21, 2012
Gone too soon, gone but not forgotten RIP LIL PHAT
Ashley
June 21, 2012
Its sad to see your name on here and its been a minute since we've spoken, but I know that you are above our heads with the angels.Your purpose in life has been served and you will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Danisha Peck
June 21, 2012
So sorry for your loss. The family is in my prayers. We knew u so well and never did we imagine u wld hv been taken away so soon. Rest well bcuz u are amongst God and his angels in Peace and Harmony! Love April, Danisha, Krissell *R.I.P Lil Phat*
D. Roussell
June 21, 2012
To the family,
Sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my prayers.
June 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
Jackie Hawkins-Young
June 21, 2012
May God be with the family of Melvin Vernell, III. And may God be with him. You all are in my prayers.
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