Deacon Melvin is a Native of Loris, SC and is a life-long member of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church.  Deacon Melvin is a Vietnam Veteran, and a retired postal worker.  Deacon Melvin also served on the Loris Police Department for many years. Deacon Melvin is a Husband, Father and grandfather.  Deacon Melvin resides in the big city of Loris, SC with his lovely wife Sis. Ruby C. Melvin.