Melvin Charles McLaws, Jr., a veteran of the United States Navy for 20 years, passed away on November 8, 2022. He was preceded by his wife, Lynda J. McLaws. Melvin leaves behind two children, Gary and Michele McLaws; six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation where family and friends may visit on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, at Owens Livingston Mortuary~White Mountain Chapel, 320 N. 9th Street, Show Low, Arizona. Military Honors will be performed at 1:30 PM at the mortuary.