Mr. Melvin J. Jackson, SR, age 65, of Summerville, GA, passed away Sunday January 14, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was born March 13, 1958, in Summerville, GA, the son of Amos Carlton and Vinnie Elizabeth Huggins Jackson. Mr. Jackson was employed with the City of Summerville in the Water Dept., a member of the Chelsea Baptist Church, enjoyed playing bass at church, hunting and fishing.

Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beverly Jackson, Mildred Miller, Martha Miller; brother, Ed Jackson.
Survivors include children, Jesse & Christina Jackson, Jeremy & Shaunda Jackson, Lucas & Tiffany Jackson, Garth & Stephanie Gentry, brother, Carlton Jackson, sisters, Annie Culbert, Linda Jackson, Betty Broome, Joan Keef, 11 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday January 17, 2024 at the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Lemons and Rev. Larry Reynolds officiating interment in the Garrett Cemetery. Active pallbearers, James Rutledge, Steven Dodd, Carlton Jackson, Eddie Jackson, Samuel Rutledge, Zach Rutledge. Honorary pallbearers, Members of Chelsea Baptist Church.

Mr. Jackson will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:00 noon until the service hour.

Mason Funeral Home of Summerville in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Melvin J. Jackson.

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Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.