Melvin O. Lynch passed away on February 9, 2025 at the age of 75. Melvin was born August 31, 1949 in St. Louis, MO to the late Otha and Pearl Lynch nee Bowman.  He is survived by his 2 sons, Lee (Jackie) Vandiver, David (Shannon) Vandiver; three brothers, John Beck, Charles Lynch, Terry Lynch; three sisters, Doris Beck, Pearl Beck, Darlene Lynch; four granddaughters, Ashley Vandiver, Lyndsey Sweeney, Kayla Jackson, Natalie Vandiver; two grandsons, Joshua Vandiver, Noah Sweeney; great-grandson, Jude Vandiver; two great-granddaughters, Ava Sweeney, Emma Sweeney.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Glen Beck, Robert Yaggie, 3 sisters, Elizabeth Beck, Arline Helton, Charlotte Lynch, grandson, Blake Vandiver, great-granddaughter, Louise Jackson.  
Melvin had a love for cars, he loved working on them and racing them. Loved taking rides on his Harley and watching sports.
Melvin will be fondly remembered by his family and friends