Born in Tiffin, Ohio and longtime resident of Sacramento, Melvin "Boomer" Reedy went home to be with the Lord on January 3 at the age of 79. Melvin leaves behind the following daughters and sons: Grace in Sacramento; Lina in Florida; Anita in Ohio, Sylvia in Ohio, Marco in Folsom, and Bill in Ohio and is also survived by several grandchildren, beloved brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 46 years, Jilma Reedy, Mother Virginia Hammond, Father Everett Fleming, brother Everett, and sister Deena. After high school, Melvin enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for 20 years, receiving numerous awards and medals and continued working for federal government post-retirement from the Military. Due to current COVID environment, arrangements will be made under the direction of Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home, Sacramento, CA at a later date.