James Carlos Melvin, age 88; of Pinson went to meet his beloved Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 23, 2022.  He was born to Frances and Mamie Melvin on March 21, 1934.

James was married to Betty Sue Melvin on July 18, 1958 and they celebrated 60 wonderful years together.  They were blessed with four sons, Johnny C. Melvin (Licia), Randall "Randy" Melvin (Gail), Terry Melvin (Areita) and Mark Melvin (Sherry); grandchildren, Grant Melvin (April), Kyle Melvin (Kayla), and Colton Melvin; great grandchildren, Khloe Melvin and Kwynley Melvin; Step grandchildren, Taylor Kirk, Hannah Kirk, Erica Bradford (Jay), Jessica Uptain(Odis), Westley Gortney (Krista), and Dale Gortney (Heather); step great grandchildren Natalie Goff, Logan Bradford, Landon Bradford, Adalayda Uptain, Paislee Uptain, Leevi Uptain, Kameron Gortney, Kaden Cortney and Amerlia Gortney.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue Melvin; parents, Frances and Mamie Melvin; brothers, Austin Melvin, Carl Melvin, Douglas Melvin and Lewis Melvin; and sisters, Mary Connitt and Marie Wilson.

James was a member of the Bradford Sanctuary of Praise.  He retired from Rohn Business in Tarrant City after 40 years of being with them.  He loved Alabama football and taking trips with family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Bradford Sanctuary of Praise from 1:00pm to 2:00pm with a service to follow at 2:00pm.  Burial will be at Hopewell Cemetery in Pinson.