Melvin was born on August 23, 1951 in Nashville, TN, the son of Alvin and Aleyne Henderson Breedlove. His wife Donna, parents; sisters, Brenda Harper and Lois Jacobs; and brothers, Alvin Breedlove, William Breedlove, Harold Breedlove, Harvey Breedlove, Ray Breedlove, Roy Breedlove, Ronald Breedlove, and Donald Breedlove all precede him in death.
Surviving is his son Jeffrey (Wayne) of Signal Hill, CA., Cory Bear his beloved kitty, many nieces and nephews; and siblings, Linda Siers, Margaret Harper, his twin Helen Harper and many close Friends.
Melvin honorably served as a Marine and he retired from Nashville Metro after 25 years as a Special Operations Supervisor. Melvin's number one love was the Lord Jesus Christ & Savior and his last word on earth was Jesus. He also loved Baseball (Atlanta Braves), Titan and Vols football, gospel and country music, bringing joy to ones day and visiting Jeffrey in California.
A virtual service and graveside gathering of close friends and family will be noon Sunday, February 28th, 2021 Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Military Honor Guard will be also graveside.
It is requested that anyone that attends the gathering or Celebration of Melvin's Life follow all COVID precautions. Those that are not able to attend can watch the Celebration of Life via the Eastland Funeral Home Facebook page. The live stream will begin at noon or may be viewed online afterwards.
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