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Obituary for Joseph Leo Melvin
Joseph Leo Melvin, 52, of Elizabeth City died Sunday, April 22, 2012, in Elizabeth City. Born December 21, 1959 in Lenoir County he was the son of the late Otis Melvin and Dorothy Narveson Melvin. Joe was a retired logger and member of Plymouth United Methodist Church. His family includes his wife, Betsy of Elizabeth City, N.C.; daughters, Melissa Peterson of Hertford, N.C., Amber Melvin of Greenville, N.C., Stephanie Landers of Elizabeth City, N.C.; sons, Jeremy Haislip of Elizabeth City, N.C. and William Landers of Hertford, N.C.; sisters, Hilda Swain of Plymouth, N.C. and Helen Pittman of Pinetown, N.C.; brothers, Andy Melvin and Alvin Melvin both of Plymouth, N.C.; grandchildren, Nicholas, Natalie and Dayvanie; nephews, Mark, D. J. and Shane. Funeral service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth with Reverend Frank Alexander officiating. Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Maitland Funeral Home and other times at the residence of his daughter, Melissa in Hertford. Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.