Melson Allen Winslow III

Melson Allen Winslow III VIRGINIA BEACH - In loving memory of Melson Allen Winslow III. On Aug. 12, 2008, the Lord took him in to his resting place. He will be genuinely loved and missed by many. He was born Jan. 22, 1967, in Norfolk. He was a graduate of Western Branch High School. He was an outstanding athlete, wonderful son, brother and uncle. In addition to being an outstanding athlete, he loved Dale Earnhardt and the Dallas Cowboys. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 795. He is survived by his mother, Linda Y. Ward of Virginia Beach; his father, Melson A. Winslow Jr. and his stepmother Phyllis Winslow of Chesapeake; older sister, Mary E. Darden of Virginia Beach; brother, Kerry L. Winslow of Chesapeake; his baby sister, Tammy M. Bachman of Virginia Beach; nieces and nephews, Aaron, Amber, Kayla, Kendra, Kerry Jr., Shane, Devin and Madison; and his dog, Rusty. Allen, you will never be forgotten and you will always be in our hearts; we love and miss you. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Pete Taylor officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com.