Melvin Wilson

Melvin Wilson, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

He was born on May 8, 1933 in Gasden, Alabama to King and Bethel (Walter) Wilson. He is preceded in death by his Father, King David Wilson, Sr., Mother, Bethel Priscilla Wilson, Wife of 40 years, Peggy Jean (Crook) Wilson, Siblings, Frank Wilson, Annie Mae Wilson, Bethel Carlyle, Bessie Wilson, David Wilson, Jr., Josephine Wilson, Theodore Wilson, Juanita Wilson, Christine Wilson.

Melvin is survived by his Loving Wife of 17 years, Davine Wilson, Children, Brunetta Wilson, Carmelita Wilson, Dalphanie (Charles Sr.) Rhodes, Elaine Ealy, Eve Ealy, Grandchildren, Brittany Wilson, Jasmine Wilson, Charles Rhodes, Jr., Stephanie Rhodes, Chad Rhodes, Great-Grandchildren, Jacory Wilson, Tevin Wilson, Jullian Wilson, Brother, Albert Wilson, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends to cherish his memory forever.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm on Friday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Mount Washington, Kentucky.

The family requests that contributions in Melvin’s memory be made to .

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