Mel'Vontae Paul Marshall's Obituary
Mel’Vontae Paul Marshall was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 14,
1998 to parents, Melonise Franklin and Maurice Marshall. He was named
after his mother, grandmother and father.
Mel’Vontae was a devoted father, son, brother, and friend. He was
affectionately known as “Vontae” to his family and “Mel V” to his many
friends.
During his early years, Vontae enjoyed soccer and basketball. Always the
tallest with skills to match. The skills he had on the basketball court were
effortless. For Vontae, basketball was life. He got down on guitar hero too, he
was the guitar hero champion. Vontae was smart, he loved math and
science. He was an energetic child; he got his work done and then the fun
began. Vontae enjoyed music and could play various saxophones and the
drums.
Vontae attended high school at Hazelwood Central in Hazelwood, Missouri
until his last year where he received his diploma at Byron P Steele as a 2016
graduate in Cibolo, Texas. During his time at Byron P Steele, Vontae met his
high school sweetheart, the love of his life and mother to his only son, Dene
Clay.
The biggest blessing Vontae received was his beloved son, Isaiah. If you knew
Vontae you knew he loved and cherished his son. Isaiah was a will always be
the light and legacy of Mel’Vontae. The most important thing Vontae would
want is for everyone to love and care for his child as he did.
Vontae was good with his hands, he took interest in working on cars. A bond
that he and his father shared. At times, Vontae knew more about the cars
than dad. He was financially savvy. He could read a contract of warranty
better than most and argue the merits. Generally winning. He wasn't afraid of
work and held various jobs in St. Louis and San Antonio.
Vontae had a special bond with his oldest brother Kenny. They spent a lot of
time together playing games especially chess. They were truly best friends.
The weekend after Mel’Vontaes’ 18th birthday was memorable because
Vontae was so happy that he could finally see his brother for the first time by
himself as an adult.
Vontaes life consisted of family, friends, and loyalty. He brought laughter to
whomever crossed his path. He had a caring heart for his loved ones.
Mel’Vontae was best known for his vibrant personality, his loyalty, his fresh
deep waves, and fresh fit. He was a big supporter for all his friends in the
music industry. He loved cracking jokes and just simply enjoying the people
around him. Most of all he was known for the love he showed everyone.
Mel’Vontae leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted and loving mother ~
Melonise Franklin; father ~ Maurice Marshall; grandmother ~ Pauletta
Franklin; his only and beloved son ~ Isaiah Marshall; the mother to his child ~
Blessing “Dene” Clay; his siblings ~ Kenneth Roberts, Gregory Hoover, Briana
Marshall-Rollon, Tierra Marshall and Jalyn Sanders; and a host of aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends.
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