Melvin Odell Jackson, Sr., 85 of Mineral, Virginia died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at the descendant's residence in Mineral, Virginia. He was the husband of the late Nannie Viola Trevant Jackson.

He attended Louisa County Public Schools.

He was a Veteran served as a SP4 E-4 in the Army from 1955 until 1958.

Surviving are son, Melvin O Jackson, Jr. and daughter, Grace Jackson.

He is also survived by his devoted cousins Deacon Charles E. Jackson and Carolyn J. Houchens, and host of grandchildren, and other family members.

Graveside services with military honors will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Spring Grove Memorial Cemetery Mineral, VA.