Trust In the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy path. – Proverbs 3:5-6
Melvin Ricardo Quarles Jr., our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in a local hospital. He was born in Norfolk, VA, to Shirley James and Melvin R. Quarles, Sr. Melvin spent his early years in Chesapeake and Norfolk and later chose to make Suffolk his home.
Melvin was a loving, caring, and what you might say a “jack of all trades,” specializing in plastering as his main profession. If you wanted something built, call Melvin; for roofing repair, call Melvin; for car fixed, call Melvin; need a ride… call Melvin. He was always willing to make himself available without hesitation.
On April 15, 2011, Melvin married his longtime friend and the love of his life, Sherrita Baker, in Suffolk, VA.
Melvin leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sherrita Quarles, children, Kayla, Qadir, Shania, and Jeremiah, grandson, Kayden; his mother, Shirley James of Norfolk VA, father, Melvin Quarles, Sr. of Roanoke, VA, brothers, Nicholas Quarles (Nita) of Texas, McAllister Quarles of Norfolk, VA, sister-in-law, Tricia and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Melvin was predeceased by his brother, Nathaniel Quarles, a grandchild, Quinn, and a favorite cousin, Angela Hoskie. Melvin was greatly loved by all, and he will be truly missed.
His Lord said unto him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:21a
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Beverly Dolberry says
March 24, 2025 at 5:03 pmMy deepest condolences to you Rita and the family. My heart goes out to all of you 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Love you
Take care and rejoice in the LORD
Margaret L Freeman says
March 31, 2025 at 3:26 pmMelvin was a good man and forever missed. Condolences to his mom, family and friends
Margaret L Freeman says
March 31, 2025 at 3:26 pmMelvin was a good man and forever missed. Condolences to his mom, family and friends
Margaret L Freeman says
March 31, 2025 at 3:29 pmMelvin was a good man and forever missed. Condolences to his mom, family and friends❤️🩹❤️❤️🩹👃
Najiyah Hasan says
March 31, 2025 at 7:39 pmMelvin was an amazing person and will always be family to my family NO MATTER WHAT. He’s done nothing but great deeds and will be there for you if ever needed him. We’ve shared great memories together and I will cherish them forever. Condolences to everyone who has known him and cared for him family and friend wise. 🤍🕊️