Melvin Emerson passed away February 20, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 29, 1951. Mel was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Evelyn Brumit. He is survived by his wife Patty; children, Nicole and Daniel; his son, Aaron (Tina) and granddaughters Megan and Peyton as well as his in-laws Donald (Barbara) Tiffany, siblings, Debbie Catlett, Sharon Pender, Jim (Gayle) Simpson, Mark (Donna) Simpson, Marvin (Karen) Emerson, Michael (Marjorie) Emerson, Lois (Peter) Harp, Andy (Corinne) Tiffany and his special friend Gary Davis. Cremation was chosen with no viewing. Memorial service was held held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 25, 2011 in the Broadway Christian Church, 206 Broadway Avenue, with Reverend Hal Hartman officiating. Online condolences at DavisMortuary.com