Melvin T. Tolbert

Melvin T. Tolbert, of Jemison, AL went to his heavenly home on

Friday, October 9, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born to his parents, Louie T. Tolbert and Mary Frances Greathouse Tolbert on August 12, 1945, both have preceded him in passing.

Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Brenda F. Tolbert; sons, Timothy T. Tolbert (Wendy), Phillip “Kelvin” Tolbert, and Christopher “Melvin” Tolbert (Christy); grandchildren, Anna E. Tolbert (Cody), Jessie Ingram, Amanda Tennyson, Kelsey Snips, Phillip Keith Tolbert, Austin M. Tolbert (Brisa), Nicholas A. Tolbert, Alyson Tolbert, Christohper Tolbert, Walter Jacobs, and Adrian Bailey; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie Moore and Betty Phillips (Chuck); sister-in-law, Linda Forster (Ronald).

Melvin served in the US Army for 13 months from 1967 – 1973 as a cannoneer in Vietnam, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Specialist 4. He loved his country and took pride in being a veteran. Melvin was a great and loving husband, father, and grandfather; he always put his family first. He was a great person to be around and never meet a stranger.  Melvin loved the Lord and was a member of Lomax Independent Church.

Services for Melvin will be Thursday, October 15, 2026, in the chapel of Charter Funeral Home. A visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. Officiating his services will be Rev. Rusty Jones. Melvin will be laid to rest, with Military Honors, in Ryan Crossing Cemetery.