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MELVIN JOHNSON Obituary
Melvin H. Johnson, 64, of Amherst passed away Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born July 13, 1946 to the Hezekiah Simpson from Tuskegee, AL and Annie Cabell Johnson of Madison Heights. Melvin was the third child and only son of 7 children born to Annie Cabell Johnson. He was preceded in death by his baby sister, Margo Carter and one nephew, William Johnson.
Most of his life was spent in New York City, until 1997 where the rest of his time was spent between Washington, D.C and Amherst.
He leaves behind siblings, Catheline Mitchell (William) and Barbara Beatty both of Amherst, Gloria Carter of New York City, Mary Carter of Amherst and Anna Carter of Milner, GA; 3 nieces, 2 nephews, 2 great nephews, 4 great great nephews, and one great great niece and a host of cousins and friends. We would like to acknowledge his long time friend, Angela Davis of Albany, NY and we would like to thank everyone for their words of comfort at this time of grief. We would also to thank Lynchburg General Hospital, Doctors and staff at the M.I.C unit for all their help.
A memorial service will planned at a later date. Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.
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December 9, 2010
Melvin was an awesome individual. My family and I had the opportunity to meet him when he and my dad, Clyde Horsley, shared a room at Fairmont Crossing. I spent many hours conversing with Melvin and am very glad I got to know him. Melvin kept an eye on my dad when we weren't there, and we will always be grateful for his watchful eye and for his friendship.
Janet Applin
Frank Applin
December 9, 2010
My wife and I got to know Melvin when he was at the nursing home in Amherst. He was roommates with my father-in-law. We enjoyed talking with him and especially enjoyed his sense of humor. He even wrote Janet and I a poem because he felt touched by our new friendship. We will miss him!
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