Melvin "Rough Rider" Sutherland, 82, of Bellmead, passed away Wednesday, May 18 at his residence. Services will be 2 pm Saturday, May 21 at Waco Memorial Park with Rev. Rex Jean officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Friday, May 20 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Melvin was born January 21, 1929 in Goldthwaite, Texas to George and Susan (Buckelew) Sutherland and married Chris Giles July 14, 1951. He owned and operated a cattle transport truck for over 30 years. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Survivors include his wife, Chris Sutherland of Bellmead; daughter, Carolyn Sutherland of Hallsburg; sons, Terry Sutherland and wife Teresa of Wisconsin, Mike Sutherland of Bellmead and Randy Sutherland and wife Belinda of Georgetown; 7 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.