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Melvin Miles Slater Dies

Melvin Miles Slater

Melvin Miles Slater, also known as “Makado,” died on Dec. 10.

He is survived by his sisters: Jo-Ann P. Edwards and Corrine M. Slater; brothers: Delroy Schmieglow, Niels, Earl and Elvis Slater; brother-in-law, Wilmot A. Edwards; aunts: Caroline Slater and Lorraine Slater Joseph; nieces: Amy and Aquita Slater, Delima Schmiegelow and Delisha Schmiegelow Burke; nephew, Darren Edwards; numerous cousins, as well as other family and friends too numerous to mention, including the Graham, Slater and Harvey families.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16, in Christiansted Cemetery where Melvin’s remains will be interred.

James Memorial Funeral Home Inc.

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