Ryder Tyee Levell Hamiel

“Dearest baby Ryder, please know that our great blessing was having you”.

Ryder Tyee Levell Hamiel beloved son of De’Leon Melvin and Tyee Hamiel of Richmond, VA was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 12, 2021. Ryder brought so much love, purpose, and peace in our lives and those around him.

Ryder’s presence fulfilled a room with his infections smile and laugher he brought instant comfort and happiness. Ryder touched so many lives thought out his 6 months of precious life; our beloved, shinning, happy baby boy, the light of our lives and hearts leaves us smiling through our tears. He was joy personified.

Please spread his messages of love, divine purpose, healing, laugher, and faith.

Ryder is survived by his parents De’Leon Melvin and Tyee Hamiel; big sisters Nariah Melvin, ZaNaye Cotman, Journee Cotman, Skyler Melvin, also brother Cyee M. Hamiel; Maternal Grandparents Tomiko R. Moses, Frederick N. Melvin; Paternal Grandparents Annie. M. Hamiel and Mac B. Kearney; Great-Grandparents Alice V. Jefferson, Lance James, Swindell Anderson, Andy Anderson of Fayetteville, NC; Great-Aunts & Great-Uncle Romar Smith, Marlyna Smith, Shanarra Smith; Aunts & Uncles; Zuri Melvin, Iyaniah Smith, Clairice Melvin, Tabitha Melvin, Daryelle Rozario, Takaeo Hester, Frederick Melvin Jr, Blake Melvin, & Paternal Aunts/Uncles; Cousins; Arquera Smith, Derek Smith, Tajon Bassett, Tyrell Bassett, Keshawn Bassett, Ardus Hester.

“Ryder was a ray of sunshine, angel, a pervious gift from God”