Graveside services with military honors for Melvin Lee Sams, age 86, of Knoxville, will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be held at the Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville on Friday, November 19, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Melvin’s family will be present to greet friends and relatives from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Winfield Funeral Home in Knoxville is assisting Melvin’s family with arrangements.