Melvin Mason Myers, 83 of California, MD died July 7, 2011 at his residence. Born December 31, 1927, he was the son of the late Herman Davis Myers and Blanche May (Mason) Myers.

Melvin was born and raised in El Reno, OK and moved to Kell, IL as a teenager. He served in the US Air Force from 1947 until 1949. He was stationed in Japan. Melvin's primary job was as a postal clerk. He played on the Air Force semi-pro football team and travelled throughout the far East. Melvin moved to Aurora, IL where he worked for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy (CB&Q) railroad. CB&Q was bought by Burlington Northern railroad. He started as a brakeman, then a fireman and was promoted to engineer. He was also the union steward during several years prior to retirement.

Melvin married Phyllis Speights in 1954 and was married for 49 years. She preceded him in death in 2004. Melvin and his family lived in Galesburg, IL in 1958 and moved back to Aurora in 1966 due to job locations.

He was an active participant in several youth organizations over his adult lifetime including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Naval Sea Cadets, and was a official for youth football and baseball. In 1976 he retired and moved to Milton, FL. He was an active member of the East Milton Volunteer Fire Department. He moved to Sedley, VA in 1998 and was a member of the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department. Melvin moved to the Wildwood Retirement Village in 2007. In 2011, he married Margarett Sames.

Melvin is survived by his wife, Margarett, two sons, David Myers of Hollywood, MD and James Myers of Nassawadox, VA, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends on Monday, July 11, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley, VA.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.