Melvin was born on October 2, 1960 in Kansas City, Kansas. His parents, William O. Rogers and Rachel Quinn Rogers; his birth mother, Georgia Quinn; two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Melvin was baptized at an early age. He sang in the Inspirational Choir of Shiloh M. B. Church. Melvin was educated within the East. St. Louis System (District 189). Melvin worked at Frenz Cleaning Co; Spann Cleaning; as a mover for Chase Moving Co; a security guard; an employee at Access (Pontoon Beach) his last job was at St. Louis Chicken and Fish (Washington Park, IL).

Melvin was a fan of all sports. In his younger years, he played them all (baseball, football, and basketball). Melvin loved fishing. He could spend the whole day on the fish bank. When his luck was good, he would give some of his fish away. Melvin loved his daughter and granddaughter. Melvin also loved vacations. He had just returned from a two week vacation with his Aunt Lynn. He spent one week in Minnesota (Minneapolis) and one week in Florida (South Beach)

Melvin leaves to cherish his memory; daughter Christine Green, Belleville, IL; Granddaughter, Camijah Rowry, Belleville, IL, sisters Mary L. (Rev. Phillip) Squires, Indianapolis, IN; Autry L. Rogers, Swansea, IL; brothers, Frederick Cunningham, Kansas City, KS; William O. Rogers Jr; Ellisville, MO and Johnathan Rogers, East St. Louis, IL;special aunt, Lynn Quinn and her two sons. He will also be missed by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.