Melvin T. White, age 58 of Canton, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 21, 2008 in the comfort of his home. He was born in Scotland, MD on March 1, 1950 to the late Richard White, Jr. and Lottie Louise (Barnes) White. He had recently retired from Stark County Board MRDD after 28 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and he loved working on and racing cars. He was a kindhearted man who constantly extended himself to others.

Melvin is survived by his wife Shirley, daughters, Milicent White and Angela Sommerville both of MD, sons, Brandon White and Michael Harley both of Canton, OH, brothers, Arnold (Donda) White of VA and Richard (Joyce) White, III of Africa, grandchildren Lanaiya Sommerville, Logan Sheppard and Jasmine Mann, and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his only sister, Rose Marie White and niece, Marisha White.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 12, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Friends may share memories of Melvin from 4:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.