Melburn Jones, departed this life on November 7, 2016. He was born on March 5, 1951 to the late Mulburn and Bernell Singleton Jones.
He was educated in the public schools of New York, NY and Sumter, SC after graduating from high school he joined the United States Marines Corps, serving 23 years of service. During his tour he served California, Philippines and in Jacksonville, NC. While he was stationed in Jacksonville, NC he retired and was employed with Camp Lejune as a Waste Water Treatment Specialist for over 20 plus years.
Melburn was married to Nellie Lang and to that union, one child was born Sherriel Jones (Mailo) Stitch of Douglasville, GA; one adopted daughter Desiree Jones of Jacksonville, NC; two granddaughters, Asia Williams and Sunday Jones; two sisters, Dorothy Ann Jones Gillard and Pamela (Fred) Wilder; four brothers, James (Dorothy) Maple, George (Virginia) Maple, Gregory (Charlie Mae) Jones and Roger Jones all of Sumter, SC; two sisters-in-law, Maggie Jones of Summerville, SC and Norma Maple of Sumter, SC; Best Friend/Caregiver, Patricia Peray Johnson of Jacksonville, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Shirley A. Jones and Valeria Jones Fields; three brothers, Frank W.L. Jones, Freddie Pringle and Thomas Maple; one nephew, Alvin Fields.
Public Viewing will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Jones will be placed in the church on Thurs. at 12noon for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 1pm at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center 101 South Salem Ave, Sumter with Elder Dorothy Maple, Officiating
Interment will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Coastal Carolina Veterans Cemetery, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Family will be receiving friends at 4160 Patriot Parkway, Sumter