Melvin Anderson

Mr. Melvin Edward Anderson, 90, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Carolina Memorial Park (Fountain Section) officiated by Rev. Darrell Coble and Rev. Michael Waters. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

Melvin was born on September 17, 1930 in Concord to the late Sherman H. and Maude Ora Wilkinson Anderson. He is also preceded in death by 8 brothers and sisters.

Melvin graduated from Winecoff High School in 1949 and enlisted in the U. S. Air Force. He came home and later owned and operated Melvin’s Exxon. Melvin enjoyed their beach home at Topsail Island, gardening, attending events at the Cabarrus County Senior Center, and spending time with his family and great grandchildren. Melvin was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rogers Anderson; daughters, Deborah Anderson, Marcie A. Page and husband, Frankie; granddaughter, Candace Reel and husband, Paul; great-grandchildren, Bennett, Banks, and Baylor Reel; sister, Cecile Peavy, and a number of niece and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to one of the following; LINC-UP Missions, Trick Family, PO Box 181002, Tallahassee, FL 3231 or at lincupmissions.com
Please indicate Melvin Anderson Memorial in the check memo or online notes. Alzheimers Association, Morningside of Concord, 500 Penny Lane, Concord, NC 28027
Please indicate Melvin Anderson Memorial in the check memo.
Parkwood Baptist Church,1069 Central Drive, NW, Concord, NC 28027
Please indicate Melvin Anderson Memorial in the check memo.

Condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com

Wilkinson Funeral Home is serving the Anderson family.