Melvin Wilson

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

He was born on May 8, 1933, in Gadsden, Alabama to King David Wilson, Sr. and Bethel Priscilla (Walter) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents; Wife of 40 years, Peggy Jean (Crook) Wilson; and Siblings, Frank Wilson, Annie Mae Wilson, Bethel Carlyle, Bessie Lee Wilson, King David Wilson, Jr., Josephine Wilson, Theodore Wilson, Juanita Wilson, and 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, and Eve Ealy; Grandchildren, Brittany Wilson, Jasmine Wilson, Charles Rhodes, Jr., Stephanie Rhodes, and Chad Rhodes; Great-Grandchildren, Jacorey Wilson, Tevin Wilson, Jullian Wilson; and Brother, Albert Wilson, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends to cherish his memory forever.

Melvin received Christ in 1974 and served as a faithful member at Liberty Temple. He later joined Voice of Hope Church where he served as a board member, treasurer, and Sunday school teacher. He also helped maintain the Voice of Hope facility. He had a love for music and singing in the church. When leading songs, he would often say, “And one more time!” to bring excitement to the songs.

Melvin joined the United States Army on August 4, 1953. There he received a National Defense Service Medal, an Army Occupation Medal (Germany) and a Good Conduct Medal. He received an Honorable Discharge on March 14, 1963. He retired from American Standard after faithfully working 20 years.

Melvin loved fishing, especially at McNeely Lake Park. He enjoyed traveling on cruise liners including to the Bahamas, Jamaica and Mexico. He delighted in traveling back home to Gadsden, Alabama and to Virginia Beach.

He was a loving husband and father. He liked training his family how to change car tires and engine oil; how to cut grass; and how to cook. He taught these and other skills because he wanted his family of girls to be independent and self-sufficient. He had many friends and never met a stranger.

He will be greatly missed by the ones who loved him.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Newcomer Cremations, & Funerals - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy).

His Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm on Friday, at Newcomer Cremations, & Funerals - Southwest Louisville Chapel with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens, 279 Landis Lane, Mount Washington, KY 40047.

Repass will be at LGP Events on 5721 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40219 (inside Indian Trail Shopping Center next to Dollar Tree). Refreshments will be served to guests immediately after the funeral service. Dinner will be served after the family returns from the interment.

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