Melvin Anthony White Sr. was born August 18, 1943 to the late Theodore Owens and Adelina Brayboy in Norfolk, VA, and lovingly raised by grandparents Henry White and Addie White. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1961. In his early years he drove city buses for Virginia Transit. He also diligently worked for the Federal Government at Norfolk Naval Amphibious Base Transportation Department as a bus driver, progressing to an operator, and finally a supervisor where he retired after twenty-seven years of faithful service to his country. Most recently, his passion was DJing for birthday parties, family reunions, weddings, and class reunions. He was a small business owner of Musical Vibes Entertainment where he is best known as DJ Maestro and Big Mel White (BMW). He leaves behind three brothers Kirk Patterson (Dorothy), Theodore Owens Jr, Michael Owens; sister Sharon Cherry; a daughter Nina Hill (James) of Norfolk, VA and two sons Melvin Anthony White Jr. (Gwendolyn) of Chesapeake, VA, and Brian McIntyre (Danielle) of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren; Dominique, Jasmine, Christina, Myles, and Brian; eight great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of friends whom he greatly loved.
Melvin Anthony White Sr.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Norfolk, VA 23505
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Norfolk, VA 23502
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Estherine J. Harding says
November 10, 2021 at 11:29 amDeepest sympathy and prayers to the White family in the passing of your beloved, Melvin. Bro. White was such an asset to all the groups to which he was a member. He always gave his best in love and support to move things forward, such a blessing.
May he rest in peace.
Estherine J. Harding, NSU Retiree, 2016 Distinguished Alumna
HPGWM, OES of VA, PHA
Victor Billups says
November 10, 2021 at 2:09 pmMy sincere condolences to the family of Brother Melvin White. He was such an outstanding man as witnessed by many, many, friends, colleagues, and class-mates of the BTW Class of 1962 and others. He will surely be missed. RIP Brother.🙏🏾
Modell Whitehead Lewis says
November 10, 2021 at 2:45 pmMy prayers are with the family
Cecile Myrick says
November 11, 2021 at 7:53 amOn the behalf of the BTW HS. Class of 1961, we extend our sincere condolences to Melvin’s family and friends. We pray God’s love will strengthen and comfort you at this time.
We will miss Melvin dearly as we gather in December to celebrate our class 60th Reunion. “Maestro” will be with us in our hearts and minds. “Once a BOOKER; Always a BOOKER.’
R I P, Melvin.
Past Matron Catherine Jones-Lewis says
November 11, 2021 at 10:18 amI will truly miss Brother Melvin White musically (smile) Any song I named he recorded it for me. I have many CD’s from him. The fondest memory will be when my chapter St. Alethia #83 celebrated 100 years- 1919-2019. Brother White provided our music. There was a song I needed for PM Lola Elliott who was one of the honorees. The song was “WHAT LOLA WANTS, LOLA GETS” and Brother White had that. It is an old song by Sarah Vaughan. Thanks Brother White for the memories. Rest in Paradise.
Carolyn Cordell says
November 11, 2021 at 10:55 amSending my condolences to the White family. Melvin and I were friends for many years. I will truly miss him. Praying the Lord will comfort you during this sorrowful times and the days to come.
Jane Doxie says
November 11, 2021 at 3:22 pmCondolences to the family and prayers for your strength during this time of berevement. God bless you Melvin, my friend.
Denvert Boney says
November 11, 2021 at 4:31 pmDeepest sympathy to the White Family during these difficult times. May God bless your family and continue keeping them safe.
Eleanor STITH Watson says
November 14, 2021 at 9:41 amR.I.P. Melvin you brought so much joy with your unselfish music to us (1961 Classmates). You will be missed. Sending sincere condolences to your family. Prayerful 🙏🏿💚