Mr. Melvin Donnell Lisenby Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Melvin Donnell Lisenby

Mr. Melvin Donnell Lisenby, affectionately known as “Pig” was born September 11, 1956 to the late Robert Lisenby Sr. and Geneva Wall Lisenby in Wadesboro, NC. He departed this life December 28, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

Melvin confessed Christ at an early age and joined Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church.

Melvin attended the public schools of Anson County and was a graduate of Bowman Senior High School Class of 74’. He worked as a professional truck driver for various trucking companies. He enjoyed watching drag racing on TV and going to drag racing events.

Melvin Donnell Lisenby was joined in holy matrimony to Gwendolyn Tillman Lisenby for 38 years. From their union, they were blessed with a daughter, Felicia S. Lisenby.

Melvin was preceded in death by his grandmother, Shirley Wall Dickerson; great grandmother, Shellie P. Wall; and two brothers, James Edward Lisenby Sr. and Reginald Leon Lisenby.

Melvin leaves to cherish his fond memories: his loving wife, Gwendolyn Tillman Lisenby; his mother, Geneva Wall Lisenby of Wadesboro, NC; two daughters, Felicia S. Lisenby and Demetric “Lilah” Hailey; two grandchildren, Katelyn “Katie” McIver and Christopher Henry; four sisters, Wanda K. Lisenby of Milton, Delaware; Brenda Lisenby of Winston Salem, NC, Gwendolyn G. Lisenby and Shirley M. Lisenby both of Wadesboro, NC; seven brothers, Larry G. Lisenby of Winston Salem, NC, Rev. Dr. Roy A. Lisenby and Walter V. “Tag” Lisenby of Wadesboro, NC, Rodney L. Lisenby of Winston Salem, NC, Robert Lisenby Jr. and Pastor Larry “Dwight” Pat Lisenby of Winston Salem, NC and Gary Blakney of Thomasville, NC; four sisters-in-law, Pam Lisenby of St. Charles, Maryland, Annie Hamilton (Clifton), Nellie Ingram and Patricia Tanner (Lorenza) all of Wadesboro, NC; one brother-in-law, Curtis Tillman (Lucille) of Ansonville, NC; two uncles, Merice Ben Wall (Stella) of Ansonville, NC and James A. Wall (Lana) of Oxford, NC; one great aunt, Arline Barringer; one goddaughter, Bernia Jaecksch-Ford; his extended family, The Rorie’s, who grew up as siblings and a host of niecesMR. MELVIN DONNELL LISENBY, age 65 peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at his residence with his loving family by his side.

The Homegoing Services will be on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the West Deep Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Melvin - we was classmates and a friend - Gwen, you and your family have my deepest sympathy - Joyce Byrd-Jackson

On the behalf of the Lisenby/Wall/Tillman Family, we would like to thank you for your kind words and condolences. I love you Dad. Felicia

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May the memories of Melvin be held deep inside your heart, help to comfort you. I am praying for your family with deepest sympathy - Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bennett (Bowman High School) Class of 1974.

May the memories of Melvin be held deep inside your heart, help to comfort you. I am praying for your family with deepest sympathy - Thomas Bennett (Bowman High School) Class of 1974.

When one hurt we all hurt, near or far. Now Uncle I will have to find your star amongst the clear blue skies.The love we had will never die. One visit two visit maybe even three all of them I hold dear to me. I love you Uncle Princes'

From:Carolyn Rosebud & Family to Gwen & Daughter you have my prayers &condolences.

Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rosie Hough & Family

Our condolences to you & your family. Mr. & Mrs. Sim McRae

To the Lisenby family, my heart goes out to you.I amsending prayers and love. RIP {Pig}. From Linda Burch and family.

To Gwen and Felicia continued prayers for you and the Family. Love Debbie Rorie

We send our sincere condolences and prayers to the family. May his memories bring comfort and give you peace during this time of bereavement. Love Harry and Shirley Lisenby

So sorry for y'all loss. We will continue to keep the family in prayer!! The Sturdivant, Diggs,Caple,Powell,Taylor and Quick family!

Condolences To The Lisenby Family & Friends. Continued prayers for strength, peace and comfort.... Rest In Power Melvin 🕊💐 Barbara A. Ratliff & Family

Sending prayers to the family asking God to give his family the strength.

The family has my deepest Sympathy. Melvin was my classmate,We had some great times in high school. I will forever cherish those memories. Love ya classmate

So sorry for your loss praying for you and the family Anita

Sorry for your loss.

Sincerest condolences on your loss

So sorry for your loss praying for the family Lydia Allen

To our Pastor Dr. Roy Lisenby our hearts are sadden by the lost of your brother Melvin.Your Churh Family, Garris Grove Mussionary Baptist Church.

To my Pastor, Rev. Dr.Roy Lisenby and the entire Lisenby family it is with deepest sympathy because your hurt is our hurt. Your cousin Rosa Wall-Little and family.

Gwen and Felicia so sorry for your lost. You have our deepest sympathy. May God keep you all in his loving are. Rosa Wall-Little and Family

Praying that GOD strengths you and your family during this time.

Sorry for u loss.

Sorry for your loss.I will keep u in my prayers.Billy&Lois

Gwen so sorry for your loss I will keep u and your family in prayers.

Gwen so sorry for your loss.I will keep your family in our prayers.

Gwen so sorry to hear of your husband passing you are in my prayers,Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. James & Brenda~~~

With deep sorrow to the entire Lisenby family for your loss may the lord bless and comfort you blessings the Davis and Grimsely family

The Davis-Grimsley family is sending deep sorrow for your loss. Gwen and Felicia our prayers are with you. I remember him with always a smile on his face

Gwen I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. I pray God's blessing and strength are with you, Felicia and your family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💖

To the Wall-Lisenby Family always know that we are here for you. Cousin Geneva our hearts are heavy today.when you heart we hurt. You are certainly in our prayers and so sorry for the lost of your son,brother, uncle and cousin. From The Wall-Little Family.

To Felicia and her Mom just know that you are in our prayers. Melvin will be missed. The Wall-Little family.

Gwen and Felicia, praying that GOD will comfort and keep you during this time. Melvin was a kind and caring man. He will surely be missed. Minister Wanda Johnson