Melvin E. Johnson, 88, of Effingham, Illinois passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at home.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2015 at Maplewood Cemetery in St. Elmo, Illinois.

In Melvin's honor, friends and family are invited for lunch and fellowship from noon to 2:00 p.m. in Melvin and Joan's hall at Effingham, Illinois.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at:  stjude.org