Melvin Jesse Wynn

Melvin Wynn ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Vincent Funeral Home - Providence Forge on Mar. 6, 2026.Melvin "Jesse" Wynn, 87 of Providence Forge, VA, an Army Veteran, went to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Jesse was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Edna Wynn; sister, Hazel Adkins; and brother, Bobby Wynn. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Zelma Wynn; son, Brett Wynn (Penny); daughter, Candace Narron (Raymond); siblings, Leroy Wynn, Lucille Bradby, Bertha Cannada, Jackie Adkins (Don), Earl Wynn (Jane) and Loretta Adkins (Stanley). Jesse is also survived by grandchildren, Karlee Redford (Cameron), Dillon and Delaney Narron, Tony Sweeney (Lisa), Chris Sweeney (Emilie), and Abigail Colon-Montgomery (Chadden); great grandchildren, Zoey, Elijah, Brayden, Aubree, Aiyanna, Aaron, Willow, Gabriella, and Gianna; devoted nephew, Keith Wynn and devoted niece, Sherry Edwards; grand-puppy, Zoey. Jesse also had many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.Jesse was a man of faith who loved the Lord and was a lifetime member of Samaria Baptist Church. He was a proud citizen of the Chickahominy Indian Tribe. Jesse was in the Army, serving all over the United States. He loved his family earnestly, was an avid Bluegrass and Gospel music listener, was a diehard Ford fan, enjoyed Nascar racing, WWE, and porch sitting. He loved visiting with his grandchildren, reminiscing about his Army days, telling jokes, sitting in the hall at church on Sundays while greeting everyone coming in, and he never met a stranger.Special thanks to those who have loved and supported Jesse over the years and especially during his illness, Helen Adkins, Wilbur Adkins, Julian Stewart and Pastor Jay Hurley for his unfailing support, prayers, and visits.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, March 8th at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, VA 23140. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday at Samaria Baptist Church, Charles City, VA with burial following in the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, 8200 Lott Cary Rd, Providence Forge, VA 23140.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.