Rev. Melvin Elbert Narron

Goldsboro – Rev. Melvin Elbert Narron, 80, went to be with the Lord, whom he served so faithfully on Wednesday, May 14, 2008.

Rev. Narron was born on September 26, 1927 in Johnston County, NC to the late Langly Narron and Mollie Fields Narron. He attended Holmes Bible College and Theological Seminary and later attended Carter College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree and his Masters. Rev. Narron was bestowed an honorary Doctorate Degree of Divinity from Carter College. He retired after serving for thirty-seven years as a minister with the Pentecostal Holiness denomination. He served as pastor for the following Pentecostal Holiness Churches: Black Creek, Manley’s Grove, Vaughn’s Chapel, Mount Olive, Whitley, Kenly for seventeen years and retired at Brock’s Chapel. Rev. Narron was a member of The First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Goldsboro. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 3:00 PM at The First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 1100 The First Church Road, Goldsboro. Rev. Jimmy Whitfield, Bishop Chris Thompson and Rev. Bill Rose will officiate. Private interment will follow in Kenly Cemetery.

Rev. Narron is survived by his wife of 51 years, Margaret Lancaster Narron; his sons, Rev. Todd Narron and wife, Sharon of Wallace and Howard Narron and wife, Lisa of Columbus, Georgia; his sisters, Marie Goff and husband, Marion of Wilson and his grandchildren, Ashley Narron and fiancée, Robert Jones, Lucien Narron, Brandon Lewis and Drake Mailhot.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Rudolph Narron and Edward Narron; and his sister, Louise Aycock.

The family will receive friends Sunday following the service at The First Pentecostal Holiness Church and at other times at the home, 312 Earl Drive, Goldsboro