
Mel had many talents, from machinist, to many types of trucking, to the Highway Department. Mel earned awards in each occupation. He enjoyed family, church and friends. He loved fishing, talking and spending time in the woods. Mel was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Steve Mel; daughter, Teresa Parks; grandsons: Tyler Heath and Bryar Parks; granddaughter,r Cassandra Parks; great-grandson, Tyler Payton; brother, Donald Heath; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Maudie Heath and a sister, Winnie Louise Branstetter.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mountain View Methodist Church with Brother Bryan Richardson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home.
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