Harold Melvin Tarver, Sr. 70; known to many as "Melvin", resident of Gillsburg, passed from this life on

November 1, 2021, at Southwest MS Regional Medical Center.

Born on November 6, 1950, Melvin grew up in McComb, MS. and later made his home in Kentwood, LA. and

finally resting in Gillsburg, MS. A hardworking farmer, Melvin was employed with Beans Farm for thirty years in Gillsburg.

Proceeding Melvin in death were his adopted parents, Sewell and Dora Tarver of the Eastfork community.

Gladys Marie Beckwith, Bonnie Faye Beckwith and Leslie Vernon Waldrop of Arkansas.

Melvin was survived by a son, Skip Tarver and wife Michelle of Brookhaven. A daughter Angela Marie Tarver of Gillsburg.

Two granddaughters, Kitty Tarver Warren of Brookhaven, Cherokee Noel Tarver of Gillsburg and one great grandson

John Michael Warren of Brookhaven.

Surviving Melvin also is a sister, Diane Graham of McComb; brother Len and wife Patsy McRainey of Gulfport; brother,

Donald Wayne Stewart of Gulfport and brother Richard McRainey of Seminary, MS along with a host of special friends.

Services for Melvin will be held at a later date at the Eastfork Baptist Church Cemetery in Amite County.