He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorce and Naomi Nelson and a granddaughter, Madison Langley.
Melvin was a U.S. Navy veteran and a 2nd generation ironworker. Melvin enjoyed playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle with his grandkids and loved being “Papa”.
He is survived by his wife, Sandi Copeland Pointer, of the home; son, Robert Pointer and wife, Carisa of Johnson; son, Richard Pointer of Johnson; daughter, Jessica Langley and husband, Ronald of Bella Vista; son, Jason Prather and wife, Theresa of Tulare, CA; son, Kasey Prather and wife, Karee of Tulare, CA; daughter, Lasie Prather of Farmington; 13 grandchildren, Robert Wade, Emalie Anne, Erika, Ariana, Noah, Abigail, Robert Clinton, Sara, Emily Grace, Thomas, Mason, Madeline and Kason; and 2 great-grandchildren, Alex and Mason.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Friday, October 12, 2018 at Beard’s Chapel.
Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Farmington Cemetery with Pastor Roger Phillips officiating under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.