Melvin, an optimistic, genuine, and loving man who touched many hearts he came in contact. Harley demonstrated a passion for reversing the negative stereotypical image of black inner city boys through his workshops and empowered activities to help positively build character, charismatic, sharp, intelligent God fearing men.

Allex relied on his faith and positive outlook on life to touch as many lives you can. Melvin favorite quote was, “Do what you can with what you have and never be satisfied”. He did not let anything stop him from reaching those who needed him. Melvin also had a passion for Arts, African American culture, and British Literature. While in college, Harley took a plethora of history courses, primarily African American Studies and US history during the Great Depression, where he had the opportunity to present his dissertation at the African American symposium in Batesburg, SC. Melvin never gave up and was unapologetic about his fight against the modern-day Jim Crow laws. He was a profound voice for African Americans oppressed by laws intended to make blacks fail.

Melvin was once a man upon this Earth, yet he is no longer.

Melvin Harley is survived by his father Reginald; his mother LaBrentha Harley; and his 14 siblings Deanna, LaShaun, Rolonda, Renee, Reginald, Martinez, David, Isaiah, Antonio, twin sister Alitia, Aisha, Christopher, Dante, and Niela and Only Daughter Chantel