Clark Wilson (Junior) Melson, 48

He was a self-employed tree trimmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and George Melson.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Melson of McMinnville; two children, Kyle Melson and Allissa Melson, both of McMinnville; two step-children, Ethan and Lacey Evans, both of McMinnville; mother and stepfather, Pearlie and Earl Harper of McMinnville; father and stepmother, Ralph and Ann Melson of McMinnville; brother, David Melson of McMinnville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and James Nelson, Edna King, Carolyn and Junior Manus, and Pat and David Ferrell, all of McMinnville; step-grandchildren, Ethan and Lacy Evans of McMinnville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; sister-in-law, Melissa Wright of McMinnville, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Troy and Angie McCormick of McMinnville.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today in High’s Chapel with Rev. Kenneth W. Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.