John A. Melville, Jr., 78, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Melville was formerly employed as a truck driver for Mancuso Cheese in Joliet, IL for over thirty years. He was later employed by the Tishomingo County Board of Supervisors for five years. He was an active member of the Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department. A visitation only will be held from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Glen. Cutshall Funeral Home of Glen, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Faye Melville of Burnsville, MS; two daughters, Audrey Melville of Burnsville, MS, and Debbie Farias of Austin, TX; one son, Larry Melville of Iuka, MS; one sister, Sandy Horton (Bob) of Joliet, IL; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family. He was preceded in death by a son, Rory Melville; his father, John A. Melville, Sr., and his mother, Wilma Loptien. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department.
