MADISONVILLE – Melvin Larce Johnson, Jr., 65, of Madisonville, died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 11:40PM at his home. Mr. Johnson was born March 30, 1947 in Muhlenberg County. He was a coal miner and member of Browder Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Sr. and Lena Johnson. Survivors include his wife, Rosalind; son Clarence (Sandy) Carter of Henderson; daughter LaShawnda “Shuggie” (Joseph) Hancock of Madisonville; grandchildren Dai’ Tearrence Carter, Jakar Belle, Chaseton Hancock, and Tatyana Carter; brothers Harold Edward Johnson, David Lynn Johnson, and Larry William Johnson, all of Belton; and sisters Margaret Ann Johnson of Browder, Rachel Kay Drake of Belton, Theda Carol (Mike) Quarles of Hopkinsville, and Patricia Mae Johnson of Beech Creek. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 1:00PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Rev. M.L. Quarles officiating, assisted by Rev. A. Johnson. Burial in Burgess Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday after 11:00AM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.