Melvin Lee

Hollifield

Melvin Lee Hollifield, 76, of Winston-Salem, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Haywood County, NC on June 2, 1950, to the late Lee Roy Hollifield and Martha Mathis Hollifield.

A faithful soldier of the cross, Melvin lived a life wholly dedicated to the service of God and the nurturing of his family. He was a man of deep prayer, unwavering conviction, and unconditional love. He served as a Deacon at Union Grove Baptist Church where he quietly invested his time, wisdom, and resources into building the Kingdom of God. His hands were always extended to help those in need, and his voice was a constant source of spiritual guidance, encouragement, and truth.

He didn’t just teach the Word of God: he lived it out daily as a devoted husband, a loving father, and a true man of integrity. His ultimate desire was for his children and grandchildren to walk in the truth of the Gospel.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Nancy Brandon Hollifield, his children, Tina Hollifield, Elizabeth Lockwood (Ed), Nikki Skinner (Leonard), his grandchildren, Emily Skinner Close (Josh), Andrew Skinner, Timothy Lockwood, Matthew Skinner (Autumn), Silas Lockwood, Emma Lockwood, Gideon Skinner, and Jeremiah Lockwood, his great grandchildren, Caleb & Hannah Close, and Etta Skinner, his brothers; Mike Hollifield (Betty), and Billy Hollifield; sisters, Deborah Schwebel and Cathy Roberts.

A celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 11:00 am at Union Grove Baptist Church, Lexington, NC, with Pastor Josh Evans officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Family will receive friends on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Road. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Union Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or the Veterans Helping Veterans Heal in Winston-Salem.

“His Lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou has been faithful over a few things. I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. – Matthew 25:23