Melvin Carl Driver,96, of New Bern died February 23, 2022 at his residence.

His memorial service is 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Neuse River Baptist Church 3702 Old Cherry Point Rd.

He will be interred at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Oak Harbor Island, WA.

He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy with 27 years of active service receiving the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-Vietnam National Defense Service Medal (Second) and Fifth Good Conduct Award for service

He is survived by three sons, Norman Driver, Tacoma, WA, Clifford Driver and David Driver both of California; granddaughters, Brenna and Casey; siblings, Author Jones, Diane Brooks, Mary Lacy and Gloria Pryor; faithful friends, Belinda & Justin Hoff and of New Bern.