Melvin Charles Yost Sr., 74, of Ridge, MD, died peacefully January 5, 2014 at his home in Ridge surrounded by his family. Born February 2, 1939, in Bethlehem, PA he was the son of the late Harry Q. and Neva May Yost.

Melvin moved to St. Mary's County from Bethlehem, PA in 1946. He attended Leonard Hall Jr. Naval Academy and graduated from Great Mills High School. He played goalie for the Great Mills High soccer team in 1957. Melvin married Mary Billie (Rock)Yost on September 17, 1960.

He was presently married to Pamela Nunn Yost of Ridge, whom he has spent the last 19 years of his life.

Melvin was employed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, first at the Commissary and then at the Public Works Transportation Department.

Melvin had a passion for helping people to select the right car for them. He has worked part-time at several county car dealerships including Bill Cairns Pontiac, Don Megby Pontiac, Aldridge Ford, and Lexington Park Ford, where he was still employed upon his death.

He was a devoted and hard working husband and father, and a loving and proud grandfather. He had a love for cars and especially for his family.

In his early years, Melvin had a passion for drag racing which led to him volunteering at Budds Creek Dragway, now MIR, where he helped Bill Cairns resurrect the race track.He played softball in the county from the 1960's through the 1990's.

Melvin is survived by his wife Pam, his son, Melvin Jr. of Lexington Park, MD; his daughter Roberta Yost Doyle of Dameron, MD; his brother, Harry H. Yost of Crownsville, MD; his four loving grandchildren, David James Yost of Elkridge, MD, William Charles "Billy" Yost of Elkridge MD, Gloria Jean Yost of Middleburg, FL, and Mary Beth Doyle of Dameron, MD.

He was predeceased by his parents, Harry Q and Neva May Yost and his wife Mary Billie.

Family will receive friends on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Ridge, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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