Melvin C. Johnsonwas born in Lutts, Tennessee March 26, 1930 the son of the late Paul Lanseford and Thelma Petty Johnson.Mr. Johnson was a self-employed produce salesman and a United States Army Veteran.He departed this life on September 12, 2007 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 77 Years, 5 Months, 17 Days.He is survived by his daughter Donna Neher and her husband Edward of Stantonville, Tennessee; 2 brothers: Floyd Linn Johnson of Lutts and Gene L. Johnson of Florence, Alabama; 2 grandsons: Christopher Neher and Matthew Neher.In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Ann Kile Johnson; 2 brothers: Junior Ray Johnson and James M. Johnson; 1 sister: Betty Ruth Johnson Cossey.