Melvin Ashford, 81, of Maryville, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the University of Kansas Hospital.

Melvin was born on October 11, 1943, in Maryville, Missouri to Maurice and Leila (Runnels) Ashford. He was a machinist at Laclede Chain Manufacturing in Maryville until his retirement. He loved horses, traveling and country music.

He married Vicki Brown on April 4, 1987, in Graham, Missouri. She preceded him in death on May 13, 2005. He was also preceded by his parents and a daughter, Susan Diane Ashford.

Survivors include his daughter, Melodi Ashford; sister, Sharron (John) Freeman and several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family will gather with friends at Price Funeral Home on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00am to 12:00 noon to visit and share memories with the family.

A private family burial will be held at White Oak Cemetery in Pickering, Missouri.