Melvin William Sheffield, 72, of Cameron, NC passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021 at his residence.
Melvin was born November 21st, 1949 in Baltimore County, Maryland to the late Edward and Marie Schuetz Sheffield.
He is survived by his wife Sharon Lynn Sheffield; brothers Roy Sheffield and Ronald Sheffield; children Don Shingleton (Shandi), Amanda Sheffield, and Lacrisha McNeill (Ricky); grandchildren, Debra White, Michael McNeill, Anthony Glotta, Alex McNeill, Tristen Shingleton, Courtney McNeill, Samantha Shingleton, Belle May, Lilly Shingleton, Emma Shingleton, and Brianna Sheffield; great-grandchildren Sofia White, Rylee McNeill, Eli McNeill, Carsten McNeill and Odin White.
Melvin proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Sergeant after 27 years. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was also an avid deer hunter.
The family is planning a private memorial service with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Melvin’s name to Autism Society of North Carolina autismsociety-nc.org
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
