Melvin Franklin Olson Jr., 69, passed away on October 3, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1954 in Terre Haute to Melvin F. Olson Sr. and Normajean (Townsend) Olson. He worked at Kmart as an automotive manager. Melvin owned M & G Tire and later was a partner of TLC Internet Services. He was also the drummer in Bad Business Band.

He is survived by his girlfriend of 25 years Peggy Magill, daughter Dana Skinner (John), son Burton Jarrod, stepsons Eric Pfister (Jonna) and Steve Pfister (Liana Tamez), brother John Olson (Barbie), 6 grandchildren, a great-grandchild, and beloved dog Harrison. He is preceded in death by both parents.

Cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home.