Dorsey M. "Mel" Mellott

Captain Dorsey “Mel” Max Mellott, 80, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Mel was born on June 3, 1941 in Huntingdon County to the late Robert W. Mellott, Sr. and F. Irene (Dell) Mellott. He was preceded in death by two of his brothers, Ronald G. Mellott and Donald E. Mellott and his son, Robert J. Mellott.

Mel began his 20 year military career in the U. S. Navy. He met his wife, Keiko (Ishikawa) Mellott, while stationed in Yokohama, Japan. After separating from naval service, Mel enlisted in the U. S. Army Special Forces, which included one tour each in Germany and Okinawa and two tours in Vietnam. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Presidential Unit Citation, Joint Service Commendation Medal and Parachute, Ranger and Pathfinder Badges. After retiring from active duty, Mel continued to serve his country for the next 30 years as a computer programmer/analyst at the U. S. Army Special Operations Command Headquarters, Fort Bragg, NC. Mel had a passion for cars and would fix and race his beloved Mustangs in his spare time. He was also an active member of the Special Forces Association.

Mel is survived and forever loved by his wife Keiko, son, Kenneth E. Mellott and daughter, Michele L. Mellott, all of Fayetteville, NC and his brothers, Robert W. Mellott, Jr. of Orbisonia,PA and Rodney J. Mellott and Timothy E. Mellott, both of Huntingdon, PA.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Cornelius Chapel Cemetery, RD, Mapleton, PA. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 PM Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Robert I. McClain Funeral Home, 245 Seminary St., Cassville, PA.16623.

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