Melvin Tolbert

Melvin Tolbert obituary, Conyers, GA

Melvin Tolbert

Melvin Tolbert Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bernard's Family Funeral Care - The Madison Chapel on Feb. 24, 2026.
Bernard's Family Funeral Care, The Madison Chapel announces the passing of Mr. Melvin Douglas Tolbert on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Rockdale Healthcare Center in Conyers, Georgia.

The family will host visitations for Mr. Melvin, for family in Madison, and for longtime Covington residents unable to attend the memorial service.

Gary Tolbert (Assembly and repast)

1023 Garnett St, Madison, Ga 30650

(678) 234-9170

Family Accepting Visitors

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Home at 4:30 and 7:30 pm

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 28,2026, 1 pm at The Madison Chapel, 1086 Ward Road Madison, Georgia 30650. Interment will follow at Smyrna Baptist Church, 3200 Buckhead Road, Madison, Georgia 30650.

Bernard's Family Funeral Care, The Madison Chapel is honored to be chosen to service the family of Melvin Tolbert.

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