Carl Edward “Ed” Melvin died at his home in Orland on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. He was born in Willows to Louise Melvin on June 30, 1974.
He graduated from Hamilton Union High School in 1992. While in high school, he was an excellent varsity basketball player and was known to make a slam dunk or two during games.
He enjoyed his time and friendships made in school.
After high school, he attended Butte College, where he took general education courses and worked at the student program at Johns Manville in Willows.
After college, Ed moved to Corvallis, Oregon. He was active in local basketball adult leagues and enjoyed creating multiple different art mediums. He was a talented wood sculptor and drew beautiful abstract paintings.
He was a “true warrior” with his battle with epilepsy and inspired his loved ones with his strength and courage. At the time of his epilepsy diagnosis, he worked at Georgia Pacific in Albany, Oregon.
In 2017, he sold his beautiful historic home in Albany and moved back to Orland. While in Orland, he continued to create beautiful artwork.
He was extremely friendly and chatted with everyone in his neighborhood. He was often seen around town, walking his beloved dog, Pickles.
Ed is survived by his mother, Louise Melvin; sister Cindy (Scott) Fleharty; and brothers Doug (Brandy) Melvin, Ken (Elizabeth) Melvin, Bill (Tosh) Melvin, and Lloyd (Kathryn) Melvin. He was a fun and loving uncle to Tianna, Teaunna, Johnny, Lauren, Kenny, Isaac, Isabella, Jack, Jacob, Bennett, and Matthew.
He was preceded in death by his best friend, Heather Jones.
A celebration of life is planned for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at Wildflower Ranch, 23640 Malton Switch Road, Capay. All who knew and loved Ed are invited.
Memorial contributions can be made in Ed’s honor to:
Cure Epilepsy
420 Wabash Avenue, Ste. 650
Chicago, IL 60611
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