Melvin Moore

Melvin Moore was born on August 5, 1949, in Jackson to Ella Jefferson and Woodrow Moore, he was the 2nd of seven children between the union of the two. 

Melvin was a spiritual man and showed his love and dedication to his God Jehovah when he was baptized on November 30, 2014.

Melvin had hopes of living forever in a paradise on earth and shared this hope of living forever with those whom he met. 

Melvin served his country in the United States Army in which he was honorably discharged. 

Melvin graduated from Phillips Junior College in 1991 with a degree in accounting. Melvin was also a skilled and master carpenter that loved to fish but loved his 49ers and Boston Celtics even more. 

Anyone that met him would say he was a God-fearing man with a heart of gold. 

Melvin was blessed with one son: Marcus Hill, two daughters: Stephanie Hill and Vonetta Blanks. 

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents: Ella Jefferson and Woodrow Moore, brother Willie Lee Thames (Sonny Boy), 2 sisters- Melba Moore (Monk) and Lorine Grahm, daughter- Vonetta Blanks. 

Melvin leaves to cherish his memories Son- Marcus Hill, daughter- Stephanie Hill, 2- brothers Woodrow Moore, Jr., Rickey Moore, sister- Linda Minor, 4 grandsons- Marcell Jones, Martavius Jones, Marque Jones, and Joseph Hudson, Jr., 2 granddaughters- Miranda Hudson and Marissa Hill and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.