Melburn Nathaniel Wilson was born November 11, 1939 in Selmer, TN the son of the late Jesse (J. V.) and Mavoureen Kirk Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was a member of the Finger church of Christ. Some of his hobbies included watching major league baseball, listening to gospel music, fishing, and spending time with his family; he especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Wilson departed this life on July 13, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 72 Years, 8 Months, 2 Days. He is survived by his companion of twenty-four years, Ms. Mary Alice Wallis; two daughters, Susan McCutchen and Teresa Wilson; one son, Tony Wilson; four step-sons: Joseph, Jeff, Tim, and Jason Wallis; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Lambert; five brothers: Richard Andrew, Arlis, John Wayne, Jessie (Jr.) and Paul Douglas Wilson; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a son, Terry Wilson; and three sisters, Jo Ellen Wilson, Lavern Hamm and Mary Ann King.