Melvin Leon Jones

     Mr. Melvin L. Jones was born on July 26, 1959, in Cleveland, Mississippi to the late Mr. Aster Crawford
and Ms. Doretha Jones. He departed this life on January 19, 2025 in the privacy of his home.

Melvin accepted Christ at an early age. He was baptized at United Baptist Church under the leadership of
Rev. Sammie Rash. He later became a member of Greater New Kingdom M.B. Church in Cleveland,
Mississippi under the leadership of the late Rev. Randolph Seals Sr., in October of 1995 and continued
faithfully under the leadership of Pastor Randolph Seals Jr. He served as an Usher and active
doorkeeper until he departed this life. Melvin also could be found teaching Sunday School every 3rd
Sunday.

Melvin attended H.M. Nailor Elementary School and later becoming a proud graduate from East Side
High School, Class of 1977. Through his educational journey Melvin was gifted with some lifelong friends
who he shared many lasting memories with, (Mr. Mose Winters, Mr. James Moore, Mr. Edell Payne, and
Mr. Lasalle Miller).

Melvin worked many years at Baxter Healthcare Corporation in Cleveland, Mississippi where he worked
for 43 years as a setup operator until his health began to decline. Melvin was a walking book on knowing
the ends and outs when it came down to getting a filter to pass testing, how long to flush a filter and
prompt start up time. He enjoyed rendering his assistance whenever called upon.

Melvin had a lasting sense of humor that left a mark upon whoever he meets like only he can do. Melvin
was known for being an excellent cook and he welcomed the challenge to anyone who felt they could out
cook him. He was approachable and would always greet you with a smile. He would often, before
departing your presence, tell a joke just to make you laugh.

Melvin L. Jones was preceded in death by: his mother, Doretha Jones; his father, Aster Crawford; Eight
(8) brothers, RL Jones, Joseph (Carolyn) Jones Sr., Albert Jones, James Jones, Robert Jones, Willie
James Crawford, James Edward Crawford, and Fulton Crawford; one (1) grandson Levi Damian Graham.

To honor his memories, he leaves; six children, LaMarcus (Adrianne) Graham of Garland, Tx, Darrian
(Chandra) Graham, Stephanie Herron, Kenyatta Garfield, Ka’Marius Garfield of Cleveland, MS, and
Kywarius Garfield of Drew, MS; and a special friend/caretaker; Felicia Garfield of Cleveland, MS. Nine (9)
brothers Charles Jones of Slidell, Louisiana, Tommy Lee Jones of West Memphis, Arkansas, Leroy
Jones, Willie D. Jones, Nathan Jones, Clince Clarence (Tammie) Luster of Cleveland, Mississippi, Albert
Crawford of Huntsville, Alabama, and Larry Scott Hooper of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, Anthony Crawford
of Chicago, Illinois; Twelve (12) sisters Dorothy Jones, Sharon Jones, Mary Luster of Cleveland,
Mississippi, Mirian Luster, Joyce Luster of Memphis, Tennesse, and Martina Luster of Mobile, Alabama,

Mary Ann (Robert) Issac of McComb, MS, Sammie Williams, Diane Crawford, and Pam Crawford of
Greenville, MS, Asherline Crawford of Chicago, Illinois, and Carolyn Crawford of Texas; Nine (9)
Grandchildren; A'Breuna Selmon, Anfernee Bee and LaMarcus Graham Jr., of Garland, Texas and
Yazmin Graham, Darrian Graham, II, Lataivian Wright, Martavius Wright, Kaliyah Garfield, and Kelsey
Garfield of Cleveland, Mississippi; Four (4) Great grand; Mahari-Reign Miller, Malia Wright, Ma’Kenli
Wright, and Ma’Ahir Wright and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.