Obituary
“For I am ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:6-7
Melvin Waller transitioned peacefully from this life to his brand new home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Sovah Health, Danville, Virginia.
He was born August 26, 1954 in Pittsylvania County to the late Calvin and Catherine Fitzgerald Waller. Melvin was educated in the Pittsylvania County School System and was employed with Dan River Mills until his health declined.
Melvin was a devoted man of God, a loving life partner, father, brother, brother in law, uncle and grandfather. At an early age, he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church and later joined Vance Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Herbert Dickerson, where he played the guitar for his church and various choirs.
Melvin leaves to cherish his memories, his long lifetime of thirty-two years, Ernestine Reaves; four children, Keatrus Waller, Yurlanda Boyd, Roderick Boyd and Keith Holt; two sisters, Gertie Waller and Patricia Waller; six brothers, James Waller (Emily), Ervin Waller (Cathy), Johnnie Waller (Deborah), Earnest Waller (Sherry), Lewis Waller (Joyce) and Carroll Waller (Luella); one aunt, Ella Pearl Jones; nine grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Celebration of life services for Mr. Melvin Waller will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday,
December 13, 2023 at Shockoe Missionary Baptist Church, 857 Java Road, Java, Virginia, Pastor Antonel A. Myler, Sr., Elder Ella Pass, Bibleway Cathedral, Danville, Virginia, Eulogist. Rev. Jermaine Parker, Officiating Truth and Worship Center, Danville Va.
A public viewing will be held at J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, Virginia on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 4 pm – 7pm.
The family is asked to assemble at 11:45 p.m. at the residence, 102 Fairlawn Drive, Danville, Va. the day of the service.
Interment will be at Highland Burial Park, 3049 North Main Street, Danville, Va.
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Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Son Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main St. Danville, Va., Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr.,
Funeral Director., (434)799-9262.
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