Richard Lee Melvin

March 19, 1959 - August 3, 2019

Richard Lee Melvin, 60 of Harrington, DE passed away on August 3, 2019 at his home. He was born on March 19, 1959 to Sarah Hutchins Melvin of Goldsboro and the late Belford Melvin, Sr. Richard was a 1977 graduate of North Caroline High School. He married his best friend Christine Scott on March 27, 1981. He was an EMT in the Harrington Volunteer Fire Company, serving has past secretary. He was employed by I.G. Burton's for 25 years, and later with the Heritage Community. He as also an active member of the New Life Wesleyan and Bethel Wesleyan Churches. Richard enjoyed watching NASCAR, bowling, church activities and most of all spending time with his grandsons. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a sister Doris Thawley. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife of 38 years Christine Melvin, his daughter, Brittney Jester(Tim Quidachay) of Chestertown; brother, Belford Melvin, Jr.(Laura) of Texas; sister, Sandy Little(John) of Goldsboro, and grandsons, Thai Quidachay and Ryler Quidachay. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 9, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, MD. The funeral service will be Saturday, August 10 at 11:00 AM in Greater Impact, 13699 Greensboro RD, Greensboro, MD 21639. Burial will follow the service in the Greensboro Cemetery. For those interested in donations please give in Richard's memory to the New Greater Impact, 13699 Greensboro RD, Greensboro, MD 21639. To share memories and offer condolences please visit www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.