Charles Melvin Spittle

Charles Melvin Spittle, 89, of Lothian, MD, on Friday, February 3, 2017, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Washington, D.C., the son of the late Florence (Connor) Fersinger. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Flossie in 2002, his daughter Joann in 2016 and his brother Walter in 1999. Melvin was a veteran of the United States Navy and worked as a meat cutter for Safeway for 49 years, retiring in 1993. He joined the Prince George’s County Fire department, Hillside, on November 1, 1947 where he was an active member for 54 years. Melvin enjoyed many things in life including traveling to Ocean City with Flossie, especially for the annual Fireman’s Convention. He also enjoyed playing golf, fishing, playing softball, steak dinners, walking the mall with friends, breakfast gatherings with the men and spending time with his family. Survivors include daughter, Sandra L. Wilcher, a grandson, David Wilcher, and a great-grandson, Brody Wilcher, sister-in-law Jersey Spittle, nieces and nephews to include, Donna, Ronnie, Michael, Michelle, Robert, Ryan, Chase, Shelby, Kaelyn and Savanna Grace and the many members of the Parsly family. Contributions in his name may be made to the SIDS Foundation, 737 West Lombard Street, Ste 233, Baltimore, MD 21201 in memory of Landon Sneade; Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Ritchie Highway, Pasadena, MD 21122; or the Forestville VFD – Ladies Auxiliary, 8321 Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles Melvin Spittle please visit our Sympathy Store.