John Milton Melvin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Milton Melvin of Montezuma, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Milton left this world on September 18, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Milton Melvin or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry Melvin and Catherine Williamson Melvin; and his siblings, Henry "Buddy" Melvin, Joe McCuller, Thelma Mitchell and Annie Pearl Hamilton.
He is survived by: his children, Alicia Palmer and Arthur Bentley (Tonya); his grandchildren, Matthew, Terryance, Terreasha, Nikerra, Arneisha, Arlicia, Ardaisha, Demarcus and Charles; his siblings, Shirley Hawkins, Jimmy Melvin, Sr., Willie C. (Vernell), Mary Jean King, Inez Owens (Larry), Rachel (Jimmy), Clark and Gail Rumph; his family, Mistie (Marcus) and Lailah Jones; and his friends, Georgia, Richard Collier (Angie), Cynthia Williams of Josie's Restaurant, Eddie Warren, JoAnn Mathis, Jeff Jolly, Otis Richardson, Shirley Stevenson and Kenny Moore. He is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren.
