Judson Lee Melvin, age 87, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Bladen County, NC on February 15, 1928 to the late Carey and Ruby Bordeaux Melvin. He is a veteran of the United States Navy and then worked for the United States Postal Service. He was married for 63 years to the same wonderful lady, a charter member of Raft Swamp Volunteer Fire Department and Chief for 20 years and then was treasurer, an active member of Raft Swamp Baptist Church having served as a Deacon and church treasurer for over fifty years. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Gary Lee Melvin and two brothers. Mr. Melvin is survived by his wife, Edith Taylor Melvin of the home; two sons, Timothy A Melvin (Angie) of Chadbourn, and Judson Eugene (Gene) Melvin of the home; three grandchildren, Christopher Lee Melvin (Brandie) of Holly Springs, and Brian and Cory Melvin of Greenville; one great-grandchild, Lauren Melvin; four step-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren; and special daughters-in-law, Annette Melvin Wallwork and Gina Melvin. A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 East 5th Street in Lumberton. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at 3:00 PM at Raft Swamp Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hall and Rev. David Rutland officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are encouraged to be given to Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.