Melvin Theodore Jeter Jr.
Melvin Theodore Jeter Jr.
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Melvin, affectionately known as "Junior" is survived by his three children: a daughter: Brenda Jeter-Byrd (David) of Champlain, two sons: Melvin "Button" Jeter, III (Bernita) of Fredericksburg and Travis Woodson, Sr. (Sheena) of New Canton; five grandchildren: Nakiyah Jeter (whom he adored) of Champlain, InDya & TrayLyn Logan, RayVyn & Travis Woodson, Jr. all of New Canton; one great-grandson: KaiCen Logan of New Canton; two sisters: Loretta Gae Jeter of Washington, DC and Edna Elliot (James) and one brother, James Jeter (Drucilla) of Tappahannock, Virginia. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Fri day, February 13, 2026 at 2pm in the chapel of Washington Funeral Home, Tappahannock, VA.
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