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Melvin Passed away the morning of Friday, March 24, 2023. No arraangements have been made but any info will be posted here as they become available. Melvin will be missed more than most people will know. He did so much to make our Reunions successfull over the past 60 years. He was the hub to the wheel. He and Steve Lickey created the Reunion Committee and he gave his time and his money to make it as good as any class. RIP Melvin You will be missed
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Phillip Ratcliff
I haven't been very active in Class of 65' events beyond the 50th reunion. But one of the people I have always remembered from my high school days was Melvin. We were good friends in school and I was aware of how much time and effort he put into the 50th Reunion.
Rest in Peace, Melvin. You will be sadly missed.
Phil R
Robert Seavers
Soon after our graduation, I fell out of touch with and lost track of all but a few of you. I would, however, check in with Melvin every now and then. He was always there, my one constant link to our Hermitage days. The news of his passing was devastating. May I suggest that at least the Class of '65 make all or a significant part the upcoming reunion a celebration of Melvin's life and the lives of all our departed classmates. Memories should be shared, stories should be told, and glasses should be raised. Nothing sad or somber. I doubt that is what Melvin would have wanted.
I'll be there with you in spirit. Bob (Robbie)
Ray Edwards
This is the posting from the Cremation Society of Virginia.
Melvin Ronald Major
DECEMBER 17, 1946 – MARCH 24, 2023
Melvin Ronald Major, age 76, of Richmond, Virginia passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023. Melvin was born in VA.
Teddy Martin
I have known Melvin since we were kids all the way through school. Dropping by to chat at the store was always a treat. You know, Melvin knew just about everything about most of our classmates. My son, Chris, worked for Melvin from the time he could get a work permit (14) until graduation from high school and then some summers while at VT. Everytime he came home he went to visit Melvin and was gone for hours. I ran into John Harler the other day and we both agree this is a great loss not only for the class but also for the community at large. Melvin was very benevolent. So REST IN PEACE my dear frind. You are misssed by a lot of peiople.
Teddy Martin