Mr. Melvin Gene Wesson

February 16, 1951 - March 17, 2021

You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers 870.633.2225 or by visiting www.etsy.com/shop/ShopYABAS Melvin Gene Wesson was born 16 February 1951 in Augusta, Arkansas. He accepted Christ at an early age. He leaves to cherish memories, his loving wife of 44 years, Johnnie Mae Wesson. He served in the United States Army within an airborne unit, A proud Vietnam war veteran receiving an honorable discharge for serving his country. He worked several jobs that he enjoyed truck driving, railroad transportation, and child support enforcement. Melvin loved and supported his family. He could be called on at ANYTIME to help with ANYTHING. His pastime was cooking, fishing, and gardening. He was also a self proclaimed handyman, fixing all things. He was a TRUE Dallas Cowboys fan and watched his football faithfully. Melvin was processed in death by his dear mother, Lucille White and his sister Tammy White. Melvin departed this earthly life on 17 March 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory: Daughters, Tonia Lott (Dallas, TX) and LaTonya Roebuck-Townsend (Fontana, CA); Son, Darryl L. Houston (Forrest City, AR) and Son-In-Law Tod Townsend (Fontana, CA); 8 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 3 Sisters, Kathy Watson (Fort Smith, AR), Wanda (Rennie) Doby (Palm Beach Gardens, FL), and Edith (Donald) Corley (Augusta, Ark); 2 Brothers in Christ, Lonnie (Cathy) Edwards (Peoria, IL), Robert (Sharon) Wren (Long Beach, CA), and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.