Born April 22, 1935, and entered his eternal rest May 25, 2024, at the age of 89. Melvin enjoyed watching and going to see Mississippi State play basketball and football. He was a long-time resident of Duck Hill, MS and lived in Pensacola, FL. He had also lived in Clermont, FL with his son, David.
He was the 5th child of his parents, Dewey and Lela McLemore who lived in Scott and Neshoba County area. He attended Dixie School until 8th grade and then graduated from Dixon High School in 1953. His first job was in Pearl, MS at Whitefield State Hospital where he met the love of his life, Elva Nadine Clanton. They wed soon after they met. Later they moved back to her hometown in Duck Hill, MS and had two sons, Melvin McLemore, Jr. and David McLemore. He worked and retired from Binswanger Mirror Company. He loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of the Fraternal Masons and the Eastern Star. He was a member of Duck Hill Baptist Church and moved to Florida and joined Bellview Baptist Church.
He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Elva of 53 years, his son, Melvin Jr, sister Sally Shaw, Brothers, Thurrel, Morris, Vernon and DJ McLemore. He is survived by his son, David McLemore (George Thornton), his sisters, Joanna McPhail, Nellie Burnside, and one brother, Carrol McLemore and a host of nieces and nephews who loved him.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Bradford Chapel Cemetery in Webster County, MS. Rev. Randy Bridges will officiate the services. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Oliver Funeral Home.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona, Inc. 
I loved Uncle Melvin so much. Enjoyed all of our special times together. When he entered a room, he always threw his arms up and had a big Hey!! And a hug. May he rest in peace in the arms of his Savior. ❤️
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John and I lived next door to Melvin, David and George, we became very good friends. We were so fond of Melvin, he and John spent many hours hanging out in our garage and just visiting and talking. Almost every day when he could, and when I got home from work Melvin would come over and say Miss Irene I just wanted to see how you are doing and say hello. He was so sweet, I loved him dearly. Both John and I will miss him. David and George our deepest sympathy to you both in lose of Melvin. It is never easy to lose a parent. May the Lord bring you comfort at the difficult time. I would like to offer these words of encouragement from our Lord.
But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
John & Irene
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My sincere condolences to the family. I remember him very well.
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David, I’m so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Please know that you have my full support, sympathy, and prayers.
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I will miss Uncle Melvin, he was a ray of SUNSHINE and always so happy to see his family, I have so many great memories of times spent with him. I enjoyed all of our visits he was the sweetest, RIP Uncle Melvin you will never be forgotten, David and George my thoughts and prayers are with you both during this very difficult time. Love to you both, Belinda McLain (Cousin)
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I am so sorry for your loss!!
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David, my heart hurts for you. I am so sorry your dad is not here anymore but you can be strengthened in the fact that he knows Jesus and is with Him.
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