He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines Corps, and worked as a Mechanic for many years.
Melvin was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Irvin; father,
Jeffrey Johnson; and stepfather, Lawrence Irvin.
Those Melvin leaves behind to cherish his memory include his wife, Regina Dozier; daughters, Ebony Bunch, Brittaney Guest and Starlette Guest; grandsons, Michael Bunch and Elijah Akins; granddaughters, Makayla Bunch and Synaria Fallon Truss; brothers, Wendell 'Bubba' Hughes and Dawanna 'Butch' Vaughn; other relatives and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin-Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414.
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