Birth date: Aug 1, 1938 Death date: Jan 17, 2017
Fremont - Mr. Melvin Artis, 78 of 1399 Norwayne School Road, passed on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, NC. The celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 12:00 noon at First Mi Read Obituary
Away. Heard too late to change an obligation. Thanks Bessie, Linda, Sharon. Cousins Ollen and Hattie might not be able to make the trip home. Shall call and visit ASAP. A very interesting, historical and comical story exists about the stern look that Melvin might have given anyone calling him "Pasha by our former-slave grandfather, Olin Coley (Emma/Imogene). Correctly, Melvin's pet or nickname ought to have been "Paschal" or "Pasha Douala". Think, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Very interesting findings that might help to define some of the pretty, bad, genius, ugly, Godliness, etceteras about us. Peace, love and traveling mercy we pray.
I was sorryto hear of Melvin's passing, May the Lord give you peace and comfort in your time of need.
John Pippin, Jr.
Our loved ones never leave our side. Even if death does us part, their soul still remains safe in our hearts. They live on in the kindness they have shared and the love they have brought into our lives. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
~ Consuelo M. Edwards, great-niece, Upper Marlboro, MD
