Melvin Dismuke

The years are passing so quickly and so are my family members. My sister, daughter and two nieces have gone to join Melvin in that peaceful place of love and happiness. I hope they're having a great Family Reunion! I am missing all of them so much!

Well, for those reading this message, it's for you! Cherrish your loved ones while they're with you because when they're gone there is a void that can't quite be filled!! I remember asking Melvin so many times to just stop talking for one minute. now I miss him so much, yes, even his constant talking. Rest on little brother!

Just heard about the passing of a dedicated and passionate educator, and musician. I was one of The "Tower of Power" Marching Band as a trombone player. I'm a member of the Jack Yates Class of 1977. May you continue to rest in peace.

I just learned of Melvin's passing, and I am truly saddened. I was in the horn section at U of H with Melvin, and I always wanted to be as good as he was. (Alas, I never was). The human race was diminished the day he left us. My condolences to those he left behind.

In memory always..I was sitting at my piano and thought about you today when I was checking my E-mail and it popped up to send you a thank you and a message for you and the family again!! It's like you were there telling me what you always told me.."KEEP YOUR EAR OPEN TO THE PITCH AND CHORD"..Thank you Mr. Dismuke..Thank you..

Thank you Errol (Smoke) Allen for sharing your sentiments about my brother.God Bless!

Dorothy

Just recently learned that Mr. Dismuke had passed away. He was the consumate cool cat. An excellent band director and trumpet player. Mr. Dismuke expected greatness from his band members, both marching band and stage band. Many memories were created during my time with him at JY. He is surely missed by many.

Errol "Smoke" Allen - Class of 76

I'M LATE TO HEAR THE LOST OF A GREAT TEACHER
MR. MELVIN DISMUKE
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS WAY ON TEACHING
LOVE
KENNETH WASHINGTON