William Christopher Melchior, age 47, passed away at Merit Health in Batesville MS on November 4, 2015. The family will hold a private memorial service for Chris at a later date. Chris was born March 3, 1968 to Marlene Davis Melchior and the late William Joseph Melchior in Alexandria, VA. William held an associates degree in social work. Those left behind to cherish his memory include his partner, Hoyle McCain of Sardis, MS, his mother Marlene Davis Melchior of Spotsylvania, VA, 2 sisters; Loralea Liggett of Spotsylvania, VA, and Victoria Eastman of Milo, ME, 1 brother, Tyler Melchior of Philadelphia, PA. The family asked for those wishing to send memorial contributions in William's name to please do so to the ASPCA animal rescue at the following link www.aspca.org