Mel S. Fleischer

Mr. Mel Fleischer, 76, of Elberton, Georgia,passed away Monday, October 3, 2011 at Athens Regional Medical Center. Mel was born August 19, 1935 in Sanford, Florida,son of the late Irvin and Mary Buford Powell Fleischer.Mel graduated from Florida State University, where he met his bride of 52 years, Angela Ambrosini Fleischer.Mel served his country in the United States Marine Corps then later moved to Elberton and enjoyed working in the granite industry his entire life. While attending FSU,Mel lettered in both golf and baseball.He was captain of the FSU Golf Team, and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity where he received the distinguished Garland B. Allen Award.While in the Marine Corps, Mel won the All-Marine Corps Golf Classic and came in 4th in the All-Armed Services Golf Classic.He spent his life here in Elberton helping many young people as a Little League coach,and then coaching the ECCHS Golf Team.Many young people were fortunate to have Mel as their coach and mentor. Mel was also very active in community organizations, having served as Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce, Past President of The Elberton Country Club,and as a member of the Ga. State Golf Assoc. Board of Directors.Mel was a member of the Elberton First United Methodist Church and the Mary Freeman Sunday School Class there. In addition to his wife, Mel is survived by a son, Greg C. Fleisher, and his wife, Leanne;a grandson, Nick Fleischer, and his wife, Jessica; a great-granddaughter, Shiloh Fleischer; and a sister, Diana Fleischer.He is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Stanley and Rena Ashworth; nieces and nephews: Angela Renner (Ron), Fran Whelan (Chris), Rachel and Kyle Renner, and Jenna Grace and Thomas Whelan. A service to celebrate Mel’s life was Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at Elberton First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Wayne Smith officiating.A time of visitation for family and friends was Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Elberton First United Methodist Church.Interment was at Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Elberton First United Methodist Church Building/Organ Fund at 118 South Thomas St., Elberton, Georgia, 30635. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Melvyn S. “Mel” Fleischer.