Melvin "Mel" David Nash
February 26, 1957 - February 5, 2017
MELVIN “MEL’ DAVID NASH February 26, 1957 – February 5, 2017 Melvin “Mel” David Nash, 59, passed away peacefully Sunday at his home in Vallejo surrounded by his family following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Mel was a native and lifelong Vallejo resident, born to Lloyd and Viola Nash on February 26, 1957. He attended Vallejo schools and graduated from Vallejo High School. He was a standout athlete throughout his childhood including Vallejo Little League and Babe Ruth All Stars; All Redwood Empire in football, wrestling and baseball and received the Peanut Smith Award as Lineman of the Year while attending Vallejo High. He also enjoyed and was proud of being a champion whaleboat rower and coxswain. Mel worked as a bus driver in Vallejo for 20 years and as a furniture mover for another 20 years. He will be missed by his loving family and numerous friends whose lives he may have touched. He was a very kind hearted man who has helped many in need. He was a wonderful baby brother, husband, father and grandfather which was the one job that he loved the most. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include the love of his life and his wife of 10 years, Sabrina Nash (Hamilton); daughters, LaQoya Hill and Lashawna Tizenor; brother, Ronald (Deme) Nash; sister, Pamela Nash-Swindell; grandchildren, Sierra Fowler, Joslynn Fowler and Adonis Nelson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He wanted everyone to remember him for being “Relentless ToThe End” A celebration of life will be held on Mel’s 60th Birthday, Sunday, February 26 at 4 p.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 1224 Alabama St., Vallejo. Please wear your favorite sports team attire in honor of Mel. Inurnment will be private. Memorial contributions are preferred to the Mel Nash Medical / Memorial Fund c/o West America Bank, 1660 Tennessee St., Vallejo 94590 (Account #0104792395). Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707)552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com
MELVIN “MEL’ DAVID NASH February 26, 1957 – February 5, 2017 Melvin “Mel” David Nash, 59, passed away peacefully Sunday at his home in Vallejo surrounded by his family following a brief and courageous battle with... View Obituary & Service Information