Roger "Mel" Melford

Roger "Mel" Melford, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the age of 82. He was born February 23, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Mel served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, Mel went back to college where he earned his bachelors degree. He had a rewarding career and retired as Senior Analyst Programmer. Mel had a passion for baseball and served many years as Trustee with Pisgah Youth Organization where field #6 is named after him. While he was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals, he was most fond of his grandchildren.

Mel was preceded in death by: son, Michael Melford.

Mel is survived by: wife of 65 years, Wanda Melford; children, Tony Melford and John (Stephanie) Melford; daughter-in-law, Sherrie Melford; grandchildren, Jason Melford, Carie Sicking, Brooke Melford, and Logan Melford; great-grandchild, Jacob Sicking; and many loving friends.

Visitation will be Monday, November 14, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 noon at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040. Interment will immediately follow in Vine Street Hill Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorial donations may be directed to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Melford Family. 513-398-9100