Craig Leonard Mellies
January 24, 1949 ~ June 16, 2012
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel. Interment will follow in the Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home with prayers being recited at 7:00PM.
Craig Leonard Mellies, 63, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on June 16, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 24, 1949 in Peoria, IL, he was the son of the late Russell Mellies and Ruby (Mellies) Hodgson, and stepfather Paul Hodgson. Craig was the loving husband of Wanda Faye Norris Mellies, whom he married on May 21, 2005 in Callaway, MD. Mr. Mellies is survived by his children Benjamin Paul Mellies (Amy) of Reisterstown, MD, Joshua Aaron Mellies of California, MD, Christina Leigh Mellies of Hollywood, MD, and 2 grandchildren Destiny and Ian Mellies. Craig is also survived by his sisters Gloria (Mellies) Dill (Robert) of Wichita, KS, and Sylvia (Mellies) Wagerle (Craig) of West Chester, PA, a stepsister Sharon Hildreth and stepbrother Roger Hodgson, both of Hutchinson, KS. Craig was preceded in death by stepsisters Janalyn McMurphy and Marilyn Gooch. Craig graduated from Sterling High School in KS in 1967. He joined the United States Navy in May of 1967, duty stations included Vietnam (swiftboat river rats) and Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD, retiring after 20+ years of service. Craig belonged to the VFW and the Patuxent Moose Lodge, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will follow on June 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Pallbearers will be: Robert Dill, Craig Wagerle, Ralph Heard, Wade Norris, Troy Norris, and John Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jerry Norris, Perry Guy, Alex Sogn, and Brennon Norris. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 629 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home 29449 Charlotte Hall Road Charlotte Hall, MD 20622.
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“Wanda, you and your family are in my prayers. I am deeply sorry. Craig will be greatly missed.”
“Wanda, we are so sorry to hear about Craig’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Heaven is enriched with the presence of “Mouse” a fine man, a good and loyal friend, and fine sailor. He has made the world a better place for having lived/loved so much.”
“Wanda and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers, may the Lord lead you through this difficult time.”
“So very sorry to hear of you loss. Craig and I went to school together @ Sterling High. May God bless and keep you all.”
“Wanda, so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you. “
“My condolences to you and the Mellies family. My prayers are with you.”
“Wanda, we are so sorry to hear such a special man has left us way too early. We will keep you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Wanda, we are so sorry for the loss of Craig. He was a great person and a wonderful friend and he will be missed. You and your family will be in our prayers.”
“Wanda and Family, So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.”
“I am so sorry to hear about Craig. I worked with him at Pax, and on occasion saw him time to time out about. Always, friends. My prayers are with your family.”
“Wanda, I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers – may God grant you comfort and peace. “
“Wanda so sorry to hear about Craig. He was always fun to be around and loved you deeply! Hold on to those memories and you will see each other again. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you. Debbie and Norbert “
“Wanda, I was really surprised to hear about the passing of Craig this morning. I have put your family into my prayers.”
“Wanda, You are in our thoughts!”
“Wanda, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.”
“Wanda,I am so sorry for your loss.”
“Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. Craig was a great guy and you and him had a special relationship that does not come to many people. Cherish your memories and one day you guys will be together again. Love always, Bobby and Debbie”
“To Josh, Chris, Ben & Destiny, we pray that God send you comfort and the support of your family and friends in your most difficult of times. May you cherish those fond memories of Mr. Craig Mellies as the days go by. Please know, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (2 Cor. 5:8). All our love and prayers. “
“Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. Craig was a great guy, easy to talk to, never a care in the world it seemed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Wanda, we are so saddened to hear of Craig’s passing. Cherish the memories the two of you made – he loved you so dearly. May you find comfort in knowing that he is now at peace with the lord and is no longer suffering. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Wanda I am so sorry for your loss. Criag was one special man I will truly miss him. I know I haven’t seen you guys much lately but you were always in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you just give me a call. “
“I an so sorry for the loss of your beloved Craig.”
“Dear Wanda, Oh my what a sad time. If I don’t see you during the Memorial,please know that you and yours are being remembered in our prayers. May God grant you His Peace.”
“Wanda and family, Sorry for your pain/loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“Please accept my condolences and prayers in the pasing of a “shipmate”. My God continue to keep the family in his hands.”
“Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. Will keep you and the family in my prayers.”
“Josh & Destiny – we are sorry to read of the death of your father and grandfather. Take care of each other.”
“I wish you much comfort, peace, and many happy memories of Craig to get you through this difficult time. My thought’s and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Wanda, please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Craig and I go back too long to remember and he was the happiest I ever seen him with you. You and your family are in my prayers.”
“Chris~ Sorry to hear about your dad. My prayers are with you guys.”
“Wanda and Family, Sorry for your loss. Craig was a friend to all he met. We had a lot of great laughs together and will always be remembered. Keep all your memories close to your heart! R.I. P. Bunky!”
“Wanda and family, we are so sorry for your loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers”
“Wanda, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Craig. You guys were always so sweet and greeted us with a smile everytime we seen you. He will be truly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this difficult time. “
“Wanda, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Al and I are just around the corner if you need anything.”
“Wanda and family, So saddened to read about your loss!.May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Sending thoughts, prayers and hugs your way. “
“Rose, May God comfort you and Wanda during this difficult time. I know you have been a comfort to your sister. You and your sister’s family are in my prayers”
“Chris and family, I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time.”
“Dear Wanda and family, I know how heartbreaking this is for you. I will be saying some prayers for you and craig. I will be in touch. I was just remembering your wedding day, the two of you were so happy. I am sorry I missed Craig’s service. Sincerely Diane Delahay”
“Wanda, I just heard about your loss this morning. I am so sorry to hear of Craig passing, you two have a wonderful bond and shared so many great times together. Please let me know if there is anything Becky or I can do for you. I know you will miss him terribly as will others. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. “
“I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Craig was a little younger than I at SHS, but I knew he had a great nature, and a warm one. His memory will always bring me a smile, but sadness for you at this time.”