Melvin D. King

Melvin D. King

October 15, 1959 - June 24, 2022

Obituary


MADISON - Melvin D. King “Brick”, age 62, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born on October 15, 1959, in Chicago, Ill., and moved to Madison in his early years.


Melvin enjoyed spending time entertaining family and friends. He loved talking “stuff” and no one was safe from his banter. Having barbeques during the summer months were his passion. His grandchildren held a special place in his heart, and they will truly miss their papa. He was an amazing football player while attending East High School and enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and all Wisconsin sports.


Melvin is survived by his partner of 38 years, Sandra Bolson; son, Austin D. King; two daughters, Courtney Y. King and Kayla J. King; grandchildren, Serena, Elijah, Corvalis, Caydence, Autumn, Kingston and Kashton; two sisters, Lucy (Michael) Mims and Lisa (Anthony) Kennedy; brother, Mark Allen; several nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.  He was preceded in death by mother, Yvonne G. Allen; and brother, Eugene "Geno" Allen.


Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Friday July 1, 2022, with the Rev. David Smith presiding. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022, at the funeral home.


Melvin will truly be missed by all.
 

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420







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Family Viewing
Thu Jun 30, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Visitation
Fri Jul 1, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Fri Jul 1, 2022 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral Home • 5203 Monona Drive., Madison, WI 53716
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Funeral Service
Fri Jul 1, 2022 @ 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Graveside Service
Fri Jul 1, 2022 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Roselawn Memorial Park • 401 Femrite Drive, Monona, WI 53716
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Bernadine Stovall
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Just wanted to extend our condolences to the whole family of Melvin, & Ms. Lucille Blue on your nephew passing, Lucy your brother, Van, Belinda, Duane & Meme your first cousin. Yall are apart of our family we love you.. Praying for yall & we love ❤ yall unconditionally. Bernadine Stovall & Quincy Barnes.
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Anonymous
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We are all thinking of you, Sandy.
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Dave Grubb
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I’ll never forget the first time I met Melvin. He was a defensive lineman at Madison East and I was the quarterback for LaFollette. It was a big game between the rival schools and we were playing in front of a very full Warner Park stadium. On this one particular play I was back to pass and all I could see was Melvin charging at me. I let the ball fly just as he was planting his helmet in my chest and planted me into the ground! It hurt for a minute but we continued playing. That was our first introduction. We met a few more times throughout that evening but none quite like that first one! Roll forward a year or two and we both ended up working at American Family Insurance. We got to know each other through work and ended up teammates [which I preferred] on touch football, softball and basketball teams. Many years have passed since those days. I have always thought of Melvin as a great athlete but as I got to know him more over those years he was also a good person as well as a teammate. I am very saddened to hear of his passing and I want to extend my condolences to his family and friends. Rest In Peace my friend, Dave Grubb
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Malik Shabazz
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Moss family/Atwood Barbershop
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Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences during this time. Sending extra love, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Paul Looper Jr.
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King family, you have my deepest condolences. I apologize for not making it to Melvin’s service today. Wishing you all strength and hope during this difficult time.

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