Melvin Lewis Johnson

Melvin Lewis Johnson was born October 9, 1951 to Dorothy Johnson and Louis C Johson. Melvin peacefully departed this life on Tuesday May 30, 2023, in Christiana Care Hospital.

Melvin graduated from De La Warr High School in New Castle, DE. After graduation Melvin enlisted into the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country for four years.

Melvin enjoyed fishing. He and his best friend for over 50 years, Allee Watson, Jr. would often be found deep sea fishing at Deal During hunting season Melvin would go deer hunting.

Often Melvin would watch his favorite TV shows, westerns, SYFY, and the Cartoon Network.

Melvin was a "Jack of all trades" and he was also an entrepreneur, operating Melvin's Lawn Care. His lawn service was his greatest passion. He loved cutting grass and took great pride in the beautification of his customers' lawn.

Melvin accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He began attending Fairwinds Baptist Church in Bear, DE with his best friend, Mr. Allee Watson, Jr. It was at Fairwinds Church that Melvin found not just a church but a church family. Melvin loved participating in the various events at church, Sunday School, worship services and he especially enjoyed fellowship at the church picnics and the outings to Maple Shade each year.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Johnson and Louis C. Johnson, two sisters, Shirley Howard and Amanda Johnson.

Melvin leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife, Deborah Johnson, a stepson, Terrance K. Dendy, one sister, Mary Frances Johnson-Gibson, Bear, DE, three nieces, Pamela Davis (Rufus), Newark, DE, Dorothy Johnson, whom Melvin raised, Philadelphia, PA., Corrine Johnson, Petersburg, VA, his best friend of over 50 years, Allee Watson and his family and a host of great nieces, and nephews, cousins and friends.

Celebration of his life will be held on Monday June 26, 2023 at 11 am. Viewing 9-10:45 am, Fairwinds Baptist Church, 801 Seymour Road, Bear, Delaware 19701.