Melvin D. Jackson, aged 60, passed away after a brief sudden illness on August 20, 2016, surrounded by his loved ones.  Melvin was an avid Ohio sports fan. He could always be found rooting for the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Melvin was also a lover of food.  He enjoyed cooking and baking for his loved ones. Melvin was a proud father, loyal son, devoted brother, and dependable uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jackie Lee Jackson and Jeffery Jerome Jackson.       He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved only daughter, Denise Mutamba (Masimba) of Lake Park, FL; mother, Hazel Jackson of Canton, OH; sister, Janice Howard of Forest Park, GA; brothers, Anthony "Quinn," Victor, LaShawn (Rachel), and Timothy Jackson all of Canton, OH; aunt, Barbara Davis, of Canton, OH; uncles, Smith "Buster," Clarence, and Johnny Jackson all of Canton, OH; special friend, Debora Roberson of Canton, OH, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.