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Melvin Louis Braxton

May 22, 1957 ~ August 16, 2023 (age 66) 66 Years Old

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Obituary

Mr. Melvin Louis Braxton was born May 22, 1957, to Mr. Edward "Ben" Braxton and Mrs. Mabel Pearson Braxton. He departed this life on August 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Rosie Knighton Braxton, other relatives and friends.

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Services

Visitation

Thursday
August 24, 2023
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dante Jelks Funeral Home LLC.
4904 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35222

Funeral Service

Friday
August 25, 2023
10:00 AM
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
2612 5th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233

Interment

Friday
August 25, 2023
12:30 PM
Alabama National Cemetery
3133 Highway 119
Montevallo, AL 35115

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Melvin Braxton

May 22, 1957-August 16, 2023

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Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event

Ongoing
Online Event

In Loving Memory Of

Melvin Braxton

May 22, 1957-August 16, 2023

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Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.