Melvin F. Ballew Jr.

Melvin F. Ballew Jr., 68, of Kennewick, died May 21 in Kennewick.

He was born in Rock Island, Ill., and lived in Kennewick for 10 years.

He was a retired writer.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

This story was originally published May 22, 2017 at 4:30 PM with the headline "Melvin F. Ballew Jr.."