I grew up next door to you and your family. So many memories. I thought I was cool as a freshman getting to ride to school with you and Damon when you guys were seniors lol. I would come home to visit mom and dad from Indiana and most often you and Austin would be over visiting mom and dad. Our families in and out of each others homes. Watching you grow as a Dad with your children was amazing! What a great Dad you were. Seeing you and my Dad at the Friday night football games was also a staple.I’m glad I was back home to spend time with you and Brenda this last year. You will always be remembered!

You loved to laugh and have fun always just looking for a way to have a good time .. You loved your family they meant the world to you .. you were proud to be papa Melvin.. As the song says “Your one of the good ones” and you were all mine .. when you would look at me I saw the love in your eyes those beautiful blue eyes.. I love you with all my shattered heart “Forever and Always