Melvin O. Steward

Melvin Orlando Steward , 51 departed this life on Monday, November 25,2019 at his residence unexpectedly in Columbus, Ohio. He was born to his parents, McArthur Burns and Nadine Carter-Martin on April 27, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Linden McKinley High School and received his diploma in 1986. Later Melvin graduated from Ohio State Barber College, where he believed in keeping a clean haircut.

Melvin was very well loved, supportive and a provider with a beautiful contagious smile. He had a sense of humor that would get you to laugh, no matter what mood you were in. He was a protective man when it came to his loved ones. He was a go-getter who worked very hard. “Rain, Sleet, Snow, or Sick, he was there with a smile on his face.

Melvin was employed for many years with Big Bear Warehouse, the largest refrigerated warehouse in Ohio. He loved to get his hands dirty, which lead him to Kroger Warehouse and Tigerpoly.

Melvin was well dressed and always kept a fresh haircut and his cars clean.
His food will be missed, what a great cook he was, “him and that grill and that crockpot. Mello’s BBQ and Grill will never be forgotten.

Melvin was predeceased in death by his Father, McArthur Barnes; Grandparents, John and Nadine Steward; Sister, Tina Carter, Aunt, Bernice Steward. Left to cherish his memories are, his Mother, Nadine Carter-Martin; Children, Kyisha Steward and Melvin Steward ll; Siblings, Earnest Carter, Lashaun Carter, Lanese Callahan, Victor Brisco, Marcus Carson, Martai Burns, Shemika Brisco, Leon Manns, Marcus Burns, Antwan Brisco; Grandchildren, Melvin Orlando Steward lll, Levoua Orlando Fuqua; Special friends, Yolanda Moorer, Tina Steward, Brian Elmore, Lapaso Walker as well as a host of Nieces, Nephews , Cousins, other Relatives and Friends .

Melvin was a gentleman and would always greet you with a smile, hand shake and a hug. Melvin was a Loving son, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa and Cousin. He will be missed by all.

Visitation 11:00AM and Funeral Service 12:00PM Monday, December 30, 2019 at MARLAN GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave.

Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.