Michael Coshie Mellish

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” — Philippians 1:21

It is with deep sorrow and humble submission to the will of Almighty God that the Mellish, Clinton, Saad, and Gollman families regret to announce the homegoing of our beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend,

Michael Coshie Mellish

December 17, 1976 – June 20, 2026

Michael Coshie Mellish departed this life unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 49, in Houston, Texas. Michael will be remembered for the love he shared, the lives he touched, and the cherished memories he leaves behind. Though his earthly journey ended far too soon, his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Beloved Son

• • Mr. Sayvion Mellish

Loving Parents

• • Mr. Frank Jones Mellish, Jr. and his wife, Mrs. Vashti Stevens Mellish
  • Mrs. Anna Clinton Gollman and her husband, Mr. Robert Gollman

Cherished Siblings: Mr. Mars Mellish (Brother), Ms. Patricia Barchue-Marsh (Sister),

Ms.    Frandisha Mellish (Sister), Dr. Dollymae (Mellish) Carnegie (Mr. Creigton

Carnegie) (Sister), Ms. Samerah S. Saad (Sister), and Ms. Michelle Saad

(Sister)

Predeceased Siblings: Mr. Fouad Waheed Saad (Brother), and Mr. Shaka Green Saad (Brother)

Michael also leaves to mourn a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends residing throughout Liberia, the United States, and around the world. While our hearts are filled with grief, we find peace and comfort in God’s unfailing promise of eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ. We rejoice in knowing that Michael’s earthly journey has ended and that he now rests in the presence of our Lord and Savior

Funeral Arrangements

Visitation & Wake keeping: Friday, July 24, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home & Cemetery
12800 Westheimer Road
Houston, Texas 77077

Funeral Service: Saturday, July 25, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. followed by the interment.

Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home & Cemetery
12800 Westheimer Road
Houston, Texas 77077

For Additional Information

For funeral arrangements or additional information, please contact any of the following family members:

• • Mr. Frank J. Mellish, Jr. (Mrs. Vashti Stevens Mellish) – Father
    +1 (401) 744-4324
  • Mrs. Anna Clinton-Gollman (Mr. Robert Gollman) – Mother
    +1 (239) 691-0489
  • Mr. Zerbe Mellish (Mrs. Eppie Mellish) – Uncle
    +1 (832) 677-6513
  • Mr. John Mellish (Mrs. Roselind Mellish) – Uncle
    +1 (919) 931-6935
  • Mrs. Margarette Mellish McIntosh – Aunt
    +1 (301) 364-7442
  • Mr. G. Roland Clinton Sr. – Uncle
    +1 (346) 813-0196

The Mellish, Clinton, Saad, and Gollman families sincerely appreciate your prayers, love, and support during this difficult time of bereavement. Your many expressions of sympathy, words of encouragement, and acts of kindness have been a source of strength and comfort as we mourn the loss of our beloved Michael.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, shall give me at that day.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7–8 (KJV)