DYKES, Melvin L. “Mel”, age 57 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012 at The Hospice of Dayton. Mel was born on July 22, 1954 in Dayton to the late Charles and Mary Moore Dykes. Mel was a loving husband to his wife of 40 years, Kaye (Rich) Dykes; wonderful father of his son, Christopher (Christina) Dykes of Kettering; best Poppy ever to Olivia and Maxwell Dykes; brother, Steve (Lina Bozzelli) Dykes; brother-in-law, Charles (Wanda) Rich; sisters-in-law, Linda Ivory and Cindy (Ed) Koth; and numerous adoring nieces and nephews. Mel was a 1972 graduate of Kiser High School and received his associate degree from Sinclair Community College. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME – FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave. at Rahn Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45429, with the memorial service at 6:00 p.m. Private interment Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 S. Perry St, Suite 120, Dayton, Ohio 45402. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com