Johnny Wayne Melvin

Johnny Wayne Melvin of Trussville/Springville, AL born June 15, 1953, unexpectedly passed on December 18, 2024, at the age of 71.

Johnny is survived by his loving wife Rebecca, daughter Kyndal (Clay), granddaughter Kylan, father Herbert, brother David (Kristie) and Rebecca’s children Aaron (Jessica) and Adam (Shana) and their children. Preceded in death by his mother Joyce Ballard Melvin, grandmother Elise Ballard, grandfatherJ.D. Ballard, grandmother Lesie Melvin and grandfather Herbert Melvin, Sr. 

If you knew Johnny you know the love and devotion he had for his girls. He loved spending his time with them by the pool, laughing while gathered at his Koi Pond, and barbequing ribs forfriends and family. Johnny and Rebecca loved shopping together at Walmart and attending weekly dinners with family. He never missed a chance to show his affection and make memories with those he loved. Johnny also treasured and spoiled his faithful canine companion, Buddy Ringo. 

Johnny grew up in Roebuck Plaza and attended Hewitt Trussville High where he was a star baseball player and pitcher. After high school, Johnny married his high school sweetheart Delane Boyle. During his attendance of trade school, he became a sheet metal worker, estimator, project manager and mechanical contractor. His career began at Shook and Fletcher Mechanical and ultimately Brown Mechanical where he retired in May 2022. 

In 1980, Johnny joined the Masons, Georgiana Davis Lodge #338 and was both York Rite and Scottish Rite. Under the direction of Illustrious Sir Jimmy Morton, Potentate, Johnny became a Shriner in the first class of the new Zamora Temple in 1985. After joining the Shrine, Johnny decided to join the Clown Unit. His choice of clown make up was White Face and he competed in competitions including the Dixie Shrine Association and Southeastern Shrine. He held numerous titles as White Face and balloon competitions. He was a regular visitor to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, AL where he made visits to critically ill children. Johnny was standout guest performer at the University of Alabama with the Crimsonettes at Bryant Denny Stadium. 

Johnny served as the Director of numerous Potentates Ballswhere he oversaw all aspects of the event. He was the Assistant Director of the Potentates staff, and later the Director of the Potentates Staff. He was a member of the Legends Unit as well as the Zamora Dune Buggies. 

Johnny was appointed to the Divan by Illustrious Sir Floyd Neely, Potentate where he served all seats of the Divan before becoming Potentate in 2001. 

Johnny also held offices in both the Dixie Shrine Association and the Southeastern Shrine Association, as well as being inducted into the Royal Order of Jesters in 1991 and soon after was voted into the “Q”. 

In 2001 Johnny created the “Bobby Stone Memorial Award” which he had the proud honor of being awarded in 2024 for his many years of Loyal and Dedicated service to the Zamora Shrine. 

Johnny’s infectious laugh, one liners, sarcasm, hugs, and ability to make you feel like you are the most important person in his life will be missed more than words can express. His girls are forever grateful for his love and devotion to them and are shattered at his passing. 

The family will hold a celebration of life on January 3, 2025, at One Eighty Church, 2024 Redemption Way, Springville, AL. We will be receiving friends from 12:00 -2:00pm with memorial beginning at 2:00pm.