Melvin "M.L." Anderson

July 30, 1939 - November 11, 2019

Melvin Lewis Anderson (M.L.) was born July 30, 1939 in Sunny Side,Texas located in Waller County. Melvin was born to Ruth Mc Dade Anderson and Oliver Wendell Anderson. Both proceeded him in death. Melvin graduated from Prairie View Training School in 1956. Shortly after high school he attended Prairie View University for two years. Melvin also served in The United States Army. Subsequently, Melvin attended Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan where he received his Certificate of Completion for Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Type II and III. Melvin also received Certifications in High Pressure Systems below 50 pounds, High Pressure systems 50 pounds and above, plus Low Pressure Systems. Melvin became an employee of The City of Dallas around 1976 as an Air Condition Specialist, he received numerous accolades for his hard work and team leadership. Melvin retired from the City of Dallas around 2000 after working there for over 30 years. M.L. as he was affectionately called was the oldest of six siblings. He had two sisters and three brothers. Alma Jean Anderson Jones, Marion Anderson Williams, Isaiah Anderson, Theodore Anderson Sr., and Raymond Anderson. He was married to Jimmie Ruth Clark-Anderson for ten years, this union was without children. M. L. was a very reserved person who was loyal, brave, devoted, compassionate and dependable, he also had a great love for family. Melvin embraced the role of father for Andrea and Theodore II without hesitation, after the death of his younger brother, Theodore Sr., Andrea and Theodore II could always depend on M. L. in their time of need. Left to mourn Melvin is one brother Raymond Anderson, one niece Andrea Anderson Olge (Lawrence), three nephews Reginald Jones, Isaiah Anderson, and Theodore Anderson II. M.L. has two grand nieces Laketress Jones and Amina Ogle, plus three grand nephews Aneas Ogle, Matthew Anderson and Theodore Anderson III. In addition M.L. has step-daughter Velosa Ann Collins, step-grand daughter Elona Tribue, and host of cousins and friends.