Melvin "Mel" Young Gresham

Melvin “Mel” Young Gresham went Home to the Lord on Nov. 20, 2014 at his home in Fallbrook. He was 82.

Mel was born on March 5, 1932 in Oklahoma. His parents were Afton and Ruth “Granny” Gresham. He was the last remaining sibling of four children, including a brother, Woody, and sisters Syble and Jeanetta.

Mel is survived by his wife of almost 57 years, Sharon Rose Gresham. Mel and Sharon had two beautiful children, Rick and Kelly, and raised them in Lakewood, Calif. Sadly they lost Rick in 2008 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Mel is also survived by his daughter-in-law Bonnie Gresham;...