Melvin J C Brown

Melvin JC Brown was born September 3, 1933, in Willacoochee, Georgia to James and Lucille Brown. He was the third of eight children. Melvin graduated from Kissimmee High School with the Class of 1951. He joined the United States Army at the age of 21, in 1954. Melvin served in many leadership positions while in the military, including: Motor Sergeant and as an Instructor for Ordnance Regiment. He had tours of duty in Viet Nam, Korea, and Germany while in the Military. He served his country faithfully until he retired in 1982, with a total of 28 years of service. After retiring from the military, Melvin opened a mechanic shop in the subdivision of Marydia. He was well known as a good, reliable, honest, and “cheap” mechanic. He had customers that would drive all the way from Brevard, Seminole, Lake, Orange and other surrounding areas to get their vehicles prepared. On August 12, 1991, Melvin was united in Holy Matrimony to his wife Mary. They raised three children together. He dedicated his life with unconditional love to his wife and family. He was a man of deep Melvin was a dedicated and a faithful born-again Christian who served God and his church at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (formerly known as Piney Grove). He was a member of Macedonia for over 80 years. There, he was ordained as a deacon, Superintendent of Sunday School, Finance Officer and sang in the choir. He continued to serve faithfully until he transitioned home to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Lord in his infinite wisdom deemed it timely on January 2, 2023, at 3:00 a.m., that Melvin had fulfilled his Kingdom Work here on earth and it was time to enter his heavenly home to be eternally with Jesus and to join those who preceded him in death. His parents: Mr. James and Lucille Brown; brothers: William Brown, Leonard Brown, Benjamin Brown, Wesley Brown, and Samuel Brown; sisters: Cora B. Smith and Bettye Mae Brown. Melvin will truly be missed and leaves to cherish his precious memories to his loving wife of 30 years, Mary L. Brown, three children: Kim Meadows (Anthony), Eric Weston (Tara), and Christopher Jones (Antwanette); four grandchildren: Colby Weston, Caleb Weston, Jaida Jones, and Josiah Jones; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives, and sorrowing friends. To view the service via YouTube please use the link below: https://youtu.be/xOIxbYGhlvg

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Melvin J C Brown

September 3, 1933 - January 2, 2023