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Official Obituary of

Mr. Melvin Cornelius Drayton

August 19, 1948 ~ November 4, 2019 (age 71) 71 Years Old

Mr. Melvin Drayton Obituary

DRAYTON: Homegoing Celebration for Mr. Melvin Cornelius Drayton of Atlanta, Georgia, fomerly of Savannah, Georgia will be held Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at World Changers Church International, 2500 Burdett Rd., College Park, Georiga. Dr. Crelfo A. and Taffi L. Dollar, Pastor; Pastor Carol L. Jones, Officiating. Interment, Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Georgia. Remains will lie in repose from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service. The family will receive friends Monday evening, November 11, 2019 from 6 to 7 p.m. at Legacy Chapel, 8968 Fayetteville Rd., Jonesboro, Georgia. Survivors are his daughter, Carmen Drayton; god-granddaughter, Kaileigh M. Davidson; five sisters, Vermellar C. Reese, Nathalee V. Drayton, Dr. LaBrandor E. Patterson, Gwendolyn D. Green and Mechelle A. (Jeff) Green; two brother, Elton E. Drayton and Michael G. Drayton; devoted companion, Brenda Willis; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relaitves and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 a.m.

Legacy Funeral Home, Inc.

(770) 477-2273

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