Melvin Leon Jones, 69, of Big Spring, died Monday, September 23, 2019 in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be 3:00 PM Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park.He will be in state Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.He was born June 17, 1950 in Grapevine, TX. Melvin served in the United States Army and had worked as a welder. He was a loving Christian man with a big heart. He loved fishing, the outdoors and his family.Survivors include one brother, Kenneth Jones and wife, Pearl of Malvern, Arkansas; three sisters, Debbie Davis of Big Spring, Denise Huitt and husband, Quert of Brady and Sarah Tyrrell and husband, Tommy of San Angelo; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Jones; his mother, Martha Schwab; and two brothers, Nathan Cahoon and Jerry Jones.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,