Melvin Rogers Johnson

February 16, 1947 - August 27, 2023

Melvin Rogers Johnson, better known as “Bird Man” to some, and to others as “Butter”, age 76, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at SOVAH Health of Martinsville. He was born February 16, 1947, in Martinsville, to the late Gentry Johnson and Virginia Ola Tatum Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel Payne; and brothers, Wilbert Johnson, Wallace Johnson, Harry “Chubby” Johnson, Howard Lee Johnson, Bishop Charlie P. Johnson, and Bobby Johnson.He attended New Prophet Praise and Worship Center in Washington DC. He attended Carver High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He enjoyed playing baseball, watching westerns, fishing, and bowling.Melvin is survived by his sister, Brenda Johnson Miles; goddaughter, Ayshly Martin; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and a very good friend, Vester Hairston.The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel, with visitation 30 minutes prior to the service. A floating visitation will be held Friday, September 1, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, at Wright Funeral Service Chapel. The family will also receive friends at his nephew’s home, Jerry Preston, on Thursday, August 31, and Friday, September 1, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at 3824 Spencer Preston Road, Martinsville.Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.