Melba Weaver Sportsman passed from this life September 4, 2018 at the age of 92. Service: 2 pm Thursday, September 6 at First Baptist Church Saginaw Visitation to follow the service at the church. Memorials: If desired, memorials may be sent to FBC Saginaw Missions Fund or Meals on Wheels. Melba was born and raised in Tyler, Texas by loving parents. She loved the Lord, her family, and friends. All who knew her remember her sweet smile and gentle words. Most of her years were spent in Tyler, where she retired from Tyler ISD. She later moved to Granbury to be with her family. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Saginaw, Texas. Melba was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sportsman; son, Lane Hamilton; father and mother, Howard and Dixie Weaver; brothers, John, James, and Harrel Weaver; stepson, Kelly Sportsman, and stepdaughter, Kim Emmel. Survivors: She is survived by her daughter, Kay Price (John); son Jeff Hamilton (Sue); brother, Dowl Weaver (Carmen); six grandchildren, Jeffrey Truly (Mindy), Scott Price, Tracy Adkerson (Tommy), Amanda Hamilton;, step grandchildren,; Michelle, Starr, Jack, and Kelli, eight great-grandchildren, and one great- great- granddaughter. Visitation First Baptist Church Saginaw 300 N. Old Decatur Rd. Saginaw, Texas 76179 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-232-0560 --> | Thursday 9/6 Visitation to follow service at First Baptist Church Saginaw Service First Baptist Church Saginaw 300 N. Old Decatur Rd. Saginaw, Texas 76179 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-232-0560 --> | Thursday 9/6, 2:00 pm First Baptist Church Saginaw 300 N. Old Decatur Rd. Saginaw, Texas 76179 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 817-232-0560 --> | Thursday 9/6 Cemetery Tyler Memorial Cemetery 12053 State Highway 64W Tyler, Texas 75704 Friday 9/7, 11:00 am