
Support Melvin Harris's Funeral Expenses
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Melvin Harris was born on May 31, 1952. He was a man who was committed and dedicated to his family. His illness journey began in his late 30s when he was diagnosed with hypertension and congestive heart failure (CHF). He was later diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, diverticulitis, and diabetes in his late 40s. He had a nephrectomy and Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) in 2010. He received a heart transplant on January 23, 2010, after an extensive 14-hour emergency surgery due to his colon being nicked while in surgery. He had part of his intestines removed and was placed on a colostomy bag for a year. It was later reversed, and he was then placed on dialysis. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021, and in 2022 he became gravely ill and had to be placed in a nursing facility. On January 13, he was admitted to the ICU until his untimely passing on January 19.
During his course of illness, Melvin was unable to work, and there has been an accumulation of medical bills and now funeral expenses. Melvin had no life insurance, and his wife Claudette has been his full-time primary caregiver and has also been unable to work as a result. We are kindly asking for donations to assist us in burying our beloved father and husband. No donation is too small. We appreciate you and thank you in advance. Kingdom blessings to all!
Organizer and beneficiary
Casaundra Blackmon
Organizer
Bettendorf, IA
Claudette Harris
Beneficiary