Melvin “Mel” Garner passed away peacefully Thursday, April 25th 2013. He was born May 25th 1930 to Dorsey and Gracie Garner at Hoadley, Prince William County, Virginia. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and during the fulfillment of his military term he was transferred to Colorado Springs where he met and married the love of his life, Lois (Chase) Garner. Together, they continued to reside in Colorado Springs where Mel became a gifted electrician. Mel enjoyed hunting, fishing, and muscle cars.
He is survived by Lois, his wife of 52 years, son Ron, sister Arcelia Gates brother Gene Garner, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Dennis and Minor Garner.
