Melvin LeRoy Outlaw, Sr.

  Melvin L. Outlaw, Sr. 65, of South Bend, passed away on October 17, 2015 at home with his wife and granddaughter.  Born May 22, 1950 in South Bend to the late Walter Ray and Rosa Lee (nee Barnes) Outlaw, Melvin remained a life long resident.

Melvin attended South Bend Community Schools and was a retiree of Express Cab Compamy, following many years of service. He really enjoyed driving during Notre Dame Game weekends and fostered many friendships with the students, faculty and alumni. His fondest memory was an encounter with "The Greatest Heavyweight Champion of All Time", Muhammad Ali in 1995 while on a visit to Memorial Hospital.

    Melvin is survived by his loving wife Priscilla (Works) Outlaw.  three sons Melvin, Jr., Eric and Marcus Outlaw all of South Bend.  two daughters, Josephine Merriweather of South Bend and Rolanda Jeffries of Milwaukee, WI.  Two stepdaughter Jacqueline (Kwase) Bishop and Janeese Johnson both of South Bend.  A stepson Joseph Johnson of San Pablo, CA.

    Melvin is also survived by four sisters Yvonne (Duwaine) Hoffman of South Bend; Katherine (Randolph) Byrd-Mckenzie of Indianapolis, IN; Marcella Alston of South Bend and Sandra Outlaw; one brother Rev. Joseph L. (Julia Marie) Gause of Elyria, OH.

    Melvin leaves to cherish 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  He also leaves four step grandchildren.  One of whom, Ja'Lynn Johnson, he was raising at home.  One great grandson, Cortez Mitchell.  He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives including very special loving cousin Henry Barnes, Jr.