William Melvin
Chincoteague Island
William Ervin Melvin, “Barnacle Bill” of Chincoteague Island, Virginia, passed away in his home on January 21, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born on January 24, 1940, in his parents’ home on Chincoteague.
Throughout his life, Bill wore many hats, including Waterman, Saltwater Cowboy, Salesman, Contractor, and Entrepreneur, but he was most known for his amazing storytelling and guided boat tours as Barnacle Bill. Bill...
William Ervin Melvin, “Barnacle Bill” of Chincoteague Island, Virginia, passed away in his home on January 21, 2024, at the age of 83, surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was born...