Kim "Lamar" Melvin

    Kim “Lamar” Melvin, age 56, of Joplin, MO, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 11, 2024, following a tragic accident.   

      Lamar, as most knew him, was a free spirit full of life, love and joy.  Lamar had many things he loved in life, but his first love was God.  Lamar enjoyed spending time with family and friends, talking about God, riding his Harley and “pimping” out his truck with all the accessories he could find.

    Lamar was born and raised in Dothan, AL, attending Dothan High School.  Lamar had a deep love for sports, especially football and watching the Kansas City Chiefs.  Lamar was an evangelist minister in Dothan before moving to Florida.  Lamar got his CDL in 2007 and drove a semi until his death.  Lamar moved to the Kansas City area in 2016.  He met and married the love of his life, Dannielle Hardy-Melvin on November 6, 2021, and she resides of the home.

    Lamar was preceded in death by one grandson Larente Dawkins, Jr.  In addition to his wife, Dannielle, Lamar leaves behind his mother, Lucy Melvin, Dothan, AL; his brothers, Chris Melvin and Gerald Melvin and a sister, Shea Melvin, all of Dothan, Alabama;  five children, Renae Clyde (Michael), Larente Dawkins, Antonio Carroll (Christina) all of Alabama, Shani Melvin and Savannah Henderson of Florida; 13 grandchildren; in-laws, Suzanne and Greg Prough (Baelynn), Jessica and Steven Dood, Ashley and Harry Ramey (Grace, HJ), Renea and Jason Arlint, Darla and Allan Arlint (Zane); and a multitude of nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him greatly.

    Lamar is loved by many and will forever be a treasured part of our hearts.

    Funeral services for Lamar Melvin will be at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.  Burial will follow in Green Mound Cemetery, Harwood, Missouri.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:30p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home. 

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