Jackson, Melvin C. Jr. – age 59, departed this life Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his home. He was an employee at Alcoa Aluminum Inc. Working as a Crane Operator for many years, he was then promoted to Safety Coordinator. Collectively, he had over 37 years of service at the plant. Melvin was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather and a friend to many. Preceded in death by his parents, Melvin (Edwinna) Jackson, Sr. Survived by a loving wife, Frances; children, Cherlinda (Lamont) Bassham, Sr., Melvin C. Jackson, III and Edwinna (Matthew) Keith; nine grandchildren; brothers, Roderick (Johnelle) and Thomas (Audrey) Jackson; a host of nieces and nephews. Monday, February 27, 2012, the family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the funeral to follow at Bethel A.M.E Church. Rev. Johnny R. Watson officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike. A full dove release will conclude the service.
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