Melvin Tyrone Dortch transitioned from this earthly realm to his heavenly home October 6, 2019. Melvin T. Dortch was the middle child born to the union of Pastor Grady & Mrs. Clever Marie Dortch on July 25, 1967. He was brought up in the ways of our Lord and Savior and, from the lessons of his father, he was a hard worker throughout his childhood. He was a great friend to many that he grew up with and he loved spending time with his family. He attended John L. LeFlore Magnet High School where he graduated in the class of 1986.He was a member of The First Church of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where his Pastor is Gerald Martin and Gino Jennings is the Overseer. He was also a member of the ILA Hall Local 1410.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his devoted son SSgt. Melvin Tyrone (Lindsey) Seay, United States Air Force, RAF Croughton AB, UK, LaDarrian Watkins, and Gino Dortch; three grandsons: King Aidyn, Keaton Amare' and Karson Ali Seay; two brothers, Grady Dortch, Jr. and Carlton Dortch both of Mobile, AL, and a host of Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and Friends.