Mr. Melvin “Lil Bruh” Lee Pirtle
June 23, 1957 - December 7, 2020
Melvin Lee Pirtle (Lil Bruh) was born on June 23, 1957, in Bolivar, Tennessee to the late Raymond Sr. and Mildred Pirtle. He professed a hope in Christ at New St. Luke M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Charlie Murphy until his passing. In 1982 Rev. Dennis Blalock became pastor of New St. Luke M.B. Church. He worked at USA concrete until he was disabled. Melvin was one of a kind, loving, and the life of all the family gatherings. He had a smile that will never be forgotten FOE, with a heart of gold! He was preceded in death by both parents, three brothers: James Ray Pirtle, Raymond Pirtle Jr., Theodore Pirtle and two sisters: Helen Pirtle Reid and Mildren Pirtle Johnson. He leaves to Cherish his memory one daughter Kanya (Michael) Carr, five grandchildren: Jakia Harris, Mekhi, Miley, Michael II, and Mykhael Carr, two great-grandchildren Khizen and Kaezyln Harris all from Jackson, TN. Four sisters: Alice Arnold, Carrie (Robert) Smith, Joyce Harper, and Vernell Pirtle all of Jackson, TN. Two brothers: Eugene Pirtle of Jackson, TN, and John (Danita) Pirtle of Phoenix, AZ. One sister-in-law: Arma Pirtle of Jackson, TN. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends, and a very special friend Mary Sue Gordon of Lexington, TN.
Melvin Lee Pirtle (Lil Bruh) was born on June 23, 1957, in Bolivar, Tennessee to the late Raymond Sr. and Mildred Pirtle. He professed a hope in Christ at New St. Luke M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Charlie Murphy until his passing.... View Obituary & Service Information