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Hadley-Brown Funeral Home - Ocala

127 NW 20th Street

Ocala, Florida

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Oct. 13, 2025

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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Melvin James Obituary

Melvin James passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, October 6, 2025, at UF Health Cardiology - Heart & Vascular Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was a graduate of Howard High School(Class of 1964) and served in the United States Army. Melvin is survived by his wife Renee Parks – James; Daughters Carol James, Meltonia James- King; Stepdaughter Tasha L West; Stepson Terell A. Akins. Grandchildren: Sierra N. Holmes, Andrea R. Laster, Cam'ron D. King, Levi N. West III, Aaron A. Akins, Elijah T. West, Andrew K Akins. Brother Bobby L. James (Veronica). He leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to cherish his memory. A Celebration of Life will be held at New Zion Missionary Baptist on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00 am. Interment will be immediately following the service at The Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Fl. Visitation and will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Hadley-Brown Funeral Home from 5:00 PM until 7:00PM. Mr. Melvin James was involved in the ground breaking of the Dunnellon Boys and Girls Club. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Marion County Boys and Girls Club. https://www.bgcofmarion.org/sponsorachildordonate BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB c/o Club Director, Anthony Henderson 800 SW 12th Ave Ocala FL 34474 Professional services are entrusted to Hadley-Brown Funeral Home. "Providing Unparalleled Service and Compassion" To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Melvin James, please visit our floral store.

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Published by 352 Today on Oct. 8, 2025.

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for Melvin James

Oct

13

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hadley-Brown Funeral Home

127 NW 20th Street, Ocala, FL 34475

Oct

14

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

New Zion Missionary Baptist Church

728 NW 6th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

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Hadley-Brown Funeral Home - Ocala

127 NW 20th Street, Ocala, FL 34475

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