Melvin Lloyd Harbert

Melvin Lloyd Harbert entered into the presence of the Lord on April 27, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1940, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Jesse and Viola Harbert.

Melvin graduated from West Texas A&M University in 1964, becoming the first person in his family to earn a college degree—an accomplishment he carried with great pride. He dedicated 18 years to teaching at Amarillo High School, where he impacted the lives of many students and colleagues.

Melvin loved Jesus with all his heart, and that love was evident in the way he lived his life. Faith was the center of everything he did, and he faithfully served others through volunteering at various churches, ministries, and outreaches. He was blessed to travel to Africa on a mission trip and to visit the Holy Land, experiences that deepened his faith and love for serving others.

His greatest pride and joy were his three daughters, and family. Melvin treasured time with his family and loved being surrounded by those he cared for most. He never met a stranger—wherever he went, he seemed to know someone, and he always took time to stop and visit. Melvin loved sharing his testimony of how God saved his life on multiple occasions and would tell anyone who would listen. His faith was not something he kept to himself; he joyfully shared the goodness of God with others. His giving heart and genuine kindness touched countless lives over the years.

In 2016, Melvin married Mary Beth Armstrong and together they shared many wonderful adventures and years filled with love, memories, and companionship. Mary Beth and her four sons, along with their families, became an impactful part of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Beth Harbert; his sister, Tawanna Hollowell; his three daughters and their spouses: Kim and Andy Webb, Trisha and Warren Reid, and Melanie and Kelly McClure; his four grandchildren and their spouses: Joshua and Maggie Klinnert, Katie and Jared Cunningham, Corey and Shelbi Webb, and Kenzie and Spencer Craft; and his four great-grandchildren: Jaxson, Jace, Elise, and Maisie.

Melvin’s legacy of faith, love, service, and family will continue to live on in all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 6-7:00 PM, Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home, 2800 Paramount. Memorial service will be at 3:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2026 at Cornerstone Ministries, 1111 N. Buchanan. Interment will be private in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors.