He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lorena E. Jefferson; daughter, Sharon J. Gilbert and husband Bill; son, Kevin Jefferson and wife Susan; sister, Marian Carter; brothers, Faber, Jr. and Brantley Jefferson; three grandchildren, Corey, Lauren, and Kristen.
Melvin was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served as a pilot. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech. He was an avid golfer and a member of Stonehenge Golf Club for over 20 years. Mom and Dad have been members of Bon Air UMC for over 60 years He will be missed by all of those whose lives he touched.
The family will receive relatives and friends, Sunday, April 10 from 2-4 pm at the Huguenot Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 11 at 1 pm at Trinity UMC Cemetery, Red House, VA.