I just found out today 4/8/25 that Mel passed.  He usually calls or texts for my birthday and I didn’t hear this past Christmas or my birthday.  I looked him up and found this obituary.  
I loved him like a brother … we had so much fun at Ben Arnold and his jokes and stories were the best! All I can say is that I still hold you in my heart Uncle Mel and “ watch your fingers, I’m hanging up now”
With much love,  Debra Beaver Varvaro

Mel was one of my closed friends. He was a mentor to me when I first started in the liquor industry 45 years ago. We enjoyed many business trips together over the years. When I was an Importer and traveled around Florida, we would always meet for wings and/or coffee. I last spoke to him about 3 months ago , but I will always cherish the years of memories we shared. Thank you, Mel. I will miss our many talks and will miss your great laugh.

I will miss my friendly neighbor from across the street sitting in the garage always willing to give a cheerful hello or have a friendly chat.  I am sure he will now be at rest and have many “Days in Paradise”.  I am glad to have known Mel and happy that our  paths crossed even for a short time.

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Mr. Melvin Spill

June 6, 1936 – June 24, 2024

Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel & Oaklawn Cemetery

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