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Jack Dempsey Melvin, 72, died August 5, 2011, at North Florida Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Dempsey was born February 16, 1939, in Westgreen, Ga., to Kiler and Annie Lee Merritt Melvin.

Jack was a retired salesman with Flowers Baking Company (Sunbeam Bread). He loved caring for his beloved dog, Dee Dee and his kitty cat, Patches; he enjoyed any type of gardening, and was an avid Gator fan. His family said once he became your friend, it was forever, and he was the best helper anyone could have, with the ability to try and fix anything. But most of all he loved his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He and Lois celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 11, 2011.

Survivors include his wife, Lois; son, Michael (Irena); daughter, Karen Michelle; his brother, Zenas (Ozie) Merritt; and two grandsons, Kiler and Everett; many nieces and nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends.

The family received friends at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, on Monday, August 8, 2011 starting at 10 a.m. with his funeral services being held at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Forest Meadows Memorial Park West.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association.

Arrangements were entrusted to Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Cemeteries and Crematory.