McMinnville resident and Franklin County, TN native Clark Wilson "Junior" Melson, age 48, was born February 14, 1959 and died August 31, 2007 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a self-employed tree trimmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jimmy and George Melson. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Melson of McMinnville; two children, Kyle Melson and Allissa Melson both of McMinnville; two step-children, Ethan and Lacey Evans both of McMinnville; mother and step-father, Pearlie and Earl Harper of McMinnville; father and step-mother, Ralph and Ann Melson of McMinnville; brother, David Melson of McMinnville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruby and James Nelson, Edna King, Carolyn and Junior Manus and Pat and David Ferrell all of McMinnville; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; sister-in-law, Melissa Wright of McMinnville and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Troy and Angie McCormick of McMinnville. Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, September 2, 2007 in High's Chapel with Rev. Kenneth W. Kirby officiating. Burial followed in the Smyrna Cemetery.