Melvin L. Lesley, 71 years old, was born on March 30, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio and passed away on October 20, 2020 in Trotwood, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Nora Lesley and a brother Herbert Eshelman. Melvin is survived by his significant other, Belinda Cobb; his children, Christopher, Susan, and Caleb Lesley; his siblings, Phyllis (Kenneth) Bertels, Patricia Holmes, Shirley Sue Duncan, Richard Lesley, Carol Reese, Lisa McGillivray, Phillip Lesley, and Beverly Lesley; along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends. Melvin will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life to honor Melvin's memory will be held Saturday, October 31 at noon at N. Ridge Wesleyan Church, 1842 Neff Road, Dayton, OH off of N. Dixie Hwy.