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Our Staff

Our Staff


Charlotte Francis
Licensed Funeral Director

Charlotte was raised in Arlington and graduated from Terry Parker High School. She attended Florida State University and moved back to Jacksonville, where she obtained her mortuary degree from FSCJ in 2005, after personal losses led her to the Death Care Industry. Charlotte has been with Arlington Park Funeral Home since 2008. She is married to her husband, Michael and they have four children, Hayley, Kelsey, Aubrey and Leo.

Melvin Kennerly
Licensed Funeral Director

A native of Jacksonville, FL with 26 years of experience in Funeral Service as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in Florida and Maryland. He holds an A.S., B.S. and M.S. in science. He is a member of Epsilon Nu Delta Mortuary Fraternity and life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc... A 32nd Degree Mason F&AM, he is a published author and an Ordained Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Rita Taylor
Manager - Licensed Funeral Director

Rita was born in Jacksonville, moved to South Georgia to graduate high School. Rita is a 3rd generation Funeral Director. Her Grandfather was the owner/operator of the family-owned F.H., where her father was employed as the LFD. Rita decided to follow her family’s heritage and obtained her Associates in Mortuary Science from Gupton-Jones in Atlanta, Ga. She became licensed in 2004. Rita is the proud Mother of Jordyn & Sedrick.

Joshua White
Licensed Funeral Director

Joshua is from Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida after joining the United States Navy. He has served with the US Marines as well. He is a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle and Iraqi Freedom. Joshua is married and has two daughters. Joshua attended Jacksonville Community College, receiving his Associate in Science degree and started with Arlington Park Funeral Home after graduation.