James C. "Jim" Melvin, 65, of Grand Ridge died suddenly Sunday July 21, 2019 at Jackson Hospital.
Born in Charleston, SC, Jim had resided in Jackson County for a number of years, a US Army veteran he was employed in the Heating and Air industry. A fan of all sports, he loved spending time outdoors gardening.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James I. and Pansy York Melvin; his sister, Patsy Gilbert.
Survivors include his partner, Wanda McKay; his children, Matthew Burger and wife, Megan; Nathaniel Melvin all of Everett, WA; grandchildren, Donovan and Gavin Burger; his siblings, Carol Dewitte, Leilani Madison both of Elgin, SC, Cathy McCoury of Marianna and Steve Melvin of North Augusta, SC; several nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved dog, Sam.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with Rev. Gino Mayo officiating. Memorialization will be by cremation with James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2019 until funeral time at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
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