Melvin Jackson

A Celebration of Life for Melvin Jackson, will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Siracusaville Recreation Center in Morgan City, LA.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM until the commencement of the celebration at Siracusaville Recreation Center in Morgan City, LA.

Melvin will be interred at Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City, LA.

On Monday, November 25, 2024, at 2:03 PM Melvin Jackson, affectionately known as "Black Jack" passed away peacefully surrounded by his lifetime companion. He was born to the late Era Mae Jackson and Sidney Mitchell. Melvin was born on July 3, 1954, in Morgan City, LA. He attended Sumpter Williams High School in Morgan City, LA. He was baptized at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Melvin was employed by Siracusaville Recreation Center under the leadership of his lifelong friend, Leroy Trimm.

Melvin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Florinda Weber of Morgan City, LA; two daughters, Cawana Johnson of Houston, TX, Dominique (Traylon) Jennings of Patterson, LA; two sons, Earnest(Jackee) Johnson of Baton Rouge, LA, Kendrick (Jamie) Weber of Houston,TX; one sister, Diane Singleton of Port Arthur, TX; nieces, Dana (Quentin)Thomas of Lake Charles, LA, Renae Martinez of Morgan City, LA, Sheila (Johnny) Knight of Lake Charles, LA, Faye Martinez of Morgan City, LA, Houma Francois of Morgan City, LA, Susan John of Morgan City, LA, Tanya Grogan of Morgan City, LA, Barbara Ann of Houston, TX; nephews, Lawrence (Shawanna) Escort of Morgan City, LA, Jamie (Sharquana) Escort of Morgan City, LA, David and Brian Grogan of Morgan City, LA, Kenneth Ray Escort of Morgan City, LA, Elton & Herman Jones of Morgan City, LA; grandsons, Travis Johnson, Travionne, Damodrick and Rodney Jenkins of Morgan City, LA, Earnest Johnson, III; granddaughters, Keymyria Weber, Ger'mynee Skoglund, Key'lee Escort, Emani Johnson, Nalani August, and Gionna Jennings; two beloved god kids, Keina Johnson and Makye Richard; three sisters-in-law, Toni, Kim, Crystal Johnson of Baton Rouge, LA; four brothers-in-law, David (Charlotte) Johnson, Leonard(Avis) Johnson, Alfred Johnson of Baton Rouge, LA, Roosevelt Johnson, Jr. of Jeanerette, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 14 sisters; Roosevelt "Bundy" Johnson, III, Fred Singleton, Marshall and Martiez; niece, Felicia Escort; grandsons, Raylon and Traylon, Jr; best friends, Joe Peter and LT Escort.

MK Dixon Funeral Home, 337-940-9253 , 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514.