Almost impossible to believe that you have been  gone 3yrs....as you are always alive in our memories .  I love you  Dad....
P.s.
Yes, I am smiling

Mel was the best brother in law ever .He was very kind, generous, and full of love.He always put others first, and went out of his way to help. I will miss his quirky sense of humor, as we joked around a lot. So I  will miss his smile , his positive out look on life. 
He will always be in my heart. Rest in peace,  gone but never forgotten. 

I am so fortunate to be Mel's wife. .his Honey, his go to person, nature loving partner, sharing unconditional family love. Seeing the smile on his face when our children and grandchildren called to chat. Always ending in "I love you, too".
His warm hugs, loving smile, wit and "cheeky bugger" when someone said something that tickled him. I feel so honored to have been able to give him the love and care that he needed during his illness. We talked about our 25th Wedding Anniversary coming up in September..what would we do to celebrate probably Red Lobster, his favorite. Walking around the parks holding hands would have been enough for me. The joy it brought him. Such a special Man, with a heart of gold...shall be missed the rest of my life. To our family US and UK....we have each other to share those memories with. Love to you all. 

I worked with Mel for many years at BT Office Products when he was Warehouse Manager and I was head of HR.  He could always make me laugh and was such a joy to work with.  My best memory of Mel was when our company was being acquired by Corporate Express and it was a very stressful time for the entire management team.  We were all required to attend a leadership conference in Denver shortly after the acquisition was announced and all the new Corporate Express leadership was there.  Everyone from BT was highly stressed and trying to make a good impression.  I was sitting by Mel at one of the dinners during the conference and he couldn't have been more unaffected. He had such an easy confidence and kept telling me jokes under his breadth at dinner.  I thought for sure we were going to get busted because he had me cracking up.  I can still remember one of the jokes he said and that was well over 20 years ago!  He had that kind of affect on people.  I'm sorry I lost track of him these last years but I'd love for his family to know that he was one of those people that made a lasting impression on your life even when he only came through it for a short while!  He was a dear man and he made those years so much more fun!!
Sincerely, Jenny Moehlmann Butler - Nashville, TN
I've made a donation to St. Jude's my favorite charity in his memory.

Melvyn was my 1st cousin 1xremoved he used to live around the  corner from me Patricia nee Lawrance,cousin James Young, Cousin Ray Knight,Cousin  Jennifer Lawrance here at BognorRegis.England.He was a tall very good looking young man.Who loved family,he cared about people.He joined the RAF and did his family proud.The RAF flew his father back to Britain when very ill.I never saw Melvyn again after he left Bognor Regis.But loved his phone calls from St Louis.His lovely quiet accent,alway's caring about relatives even when not well him self.My heart goes out to Sharon. .And son's PhilipNeil and all his family.With much love from Patricia and Brother David Lawrance.Winona.Stoney Creek.Ontario.Canada

Our dear neighbor for many years and "Mr. Mel" to James Steven, Nicole, Taylor, Gracie and our grown daughters.  Your smile and wave will be missed.  Your kindness to my sister, Vickie, during her battle with cancer would have her laughing saying to us "I just love his accent - not southern but certainly entertaining."   Watching Mel and Curt manicure (mow) the lawns over the years was just added entertainment for us (Sharon and myself) as their advancing ages seemed to be losing to the grass - and forget the idea of having someone else mow their lawns.   And "Ms. Sharon" we are here for you should you need anything - a shoulder to lean on during this time of loss of if you just want to talk.   You can rest now Mel.  We are not saying goodbye to Mel just the usual wave to let him know we will see him again.    Our deepest sympathies to Sharon, their family and his beautiful grandkids - who will always have that special place in their hearts for their grandpa.

My family met Mel through my daughter’s fiancé about 7 yrs ago. He was a very friendly chap with a positive attitude about everything. Mel loved children and never hesitated to be involved with their play which they loved. Mel was the universal grandfather! We will miss seeing Mel at family functions! Farewell my cheeky Brit!                                                                                      
                   Kim Bodenschatz

Mel,I was truly honored to be a part of your life. I will cherish every memory I have of you. I love and miss you so much ❤️❤️

Goodbye to my lovely lovely brother in  law wonderful funny kind man missed you loads when you went to America R. I. P bless you xxxxx 

Even though I only met Dad 7yrs ago...I feel like I had know him my whole life. He had an incredible air about him that could literally put a smile on anyone's face. His intuitiveness, generosity,  & kind spirit made it easy for him to know what to say, & even if words were not required, he gave you a soft place to land.  Life will surely not be the same without Dad, & I am certain I will miss him forever.  Luckily for me,  I will always have a piece of him with me every time I look in Neil's eyes, or hold our son Harrison.  I think that it important to remember all of his special gifts & lessons ( anytime that you can)...love instead of hate, peace instead of fighting,  patience,  understanding, care, & concern...but of all else, be humble & kind....ALL WAYS!
 So, till I see you again Daddy....off you go, you cheeky bugger....I love you too!

I had the pleasure of working with Mel for several years and even after the fact we stayed in contact. He was such a positive person and had a smile that would brighten a room. He will be missed but the heavens are rejoicing as this angel makes way home. A good man lost but never forgotten. May gods grace be with the family in the days ahead.

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Melvyn J. Smith

18 avril 1947 – 14 janvier 2021

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary

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