Deacon Melvin Aubra Shearin

On Friday, February 20, 2015, Deacon Melvin Aubra Shearin entered into eternal rest. He is the son of the late Simon and Bernice Porch Shearin. Melvin was born on July 6, 1942 in the Oak Grove Community in Northampton County, North Carolina. He received his formal education through the Northampton County School System. Melvin graduated from Gumberry High School in May 1964. As a teenager, he accepted the Lord Jesus Christ and joined the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Garysburg, North Carolina. Melvin moved and lived for a while in New York City and Newport News, Virginia. After his brief employment there, he relocated to Richmond, Virginia. After moving to Virginia he was employed with Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) for 30 years and retired in 1998. Melvin married his high school sweetheart, Lillian Avent on July 6, 1968. From this union they were blessed with identical twin sons, Melvin Fitzgerald and Kelvin Aubra. In 1977 he and his family united with the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, Virginia. As a member of Pleasant Grove, he faithfully gave of his time and talents. He served as a member of the Deacon Ministry where he served as the Chairperson for a number of years, member of the Music Ministry serving in the Senior and Sanctuary Choirs, and the Male Chorus Melvin was a devoted family man. He was also a dependable friend. His hobbies were carpentry, fishing, and listening to jazz music. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people laugh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reverend Lillian A. Shearin and son, Reverend Kelvin A. Shearin. He leaves to cherish his memories a son, Reverend Melvin F. Shearin, II; grandchildren Taj DeAndre Leake and Trey M. Shearin; his sisters, Susie M. Lee (Johnny Sr,), Elven S. Bridges, Minister Rosa E. Shearin, Dr. Pocahontas S. Jones (Randolph) and Linda Fitzpatrick; his brothers, Dr. Morris L. Shearin (Bertha), Walter L. Shearin (Clara) and Alva Shearin (Camilla); his sisters-in-law, Marjorie D. Boone, Jean A. Greene, Margaret Hayman (James), Zelia A. Carter (Norman); his brothers-in-law, Marshall D. Avent (Jacqueline), Garland R. Avent (Maggie), several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. We thank God for his life and the lovely devotion and the inspiration shown to his family and friends.

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Deacon Melvin Aubra Shearin

July 6, 1942 - February 20, 2015