Washington, District of Columbia
DR. MELVIN L. SPANN Passed away on May 7, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Spann and his devoted children, Melvin K. Spann and Monica (Therman) Spann. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Melvin J. Spann, Jaida Spann, and Therman Hawkins, III; brother, John Spann and...
Read MoreYou and your children have my heartfelt sympathy. May God bless you. This message may be late but my love and thoughts are forever with you. Gloria (Russ)Walker Baylor
Your wife´s friend and coworker Gloria Russ Walker
March 28, 2024 | Other
Dr. Melvin Spann, a gentleman and scholar Rest in Peace, my friend and colleague.
Matthew A. Kinnard
May 13, 2023 | Friend
You fought the good fight Mel. Now, Rest in Peace.
Matthew A. Kinnard
May 13, 2022
As a longtime associate of Melvin at the NIH/NLM, he truly embodied the title of scholar and gentleman and add to that an impeccable dresser. His contributions to the Extramural Associates (EA) Program during my time as Director are much appreciated unforgettable and indelible.
Condolences to Gloria and the family and may Melvin rest in eternal peace
Matthew and Regina Kinnard
May 13, 2021 | Hyattsville, MD | Coworker
Condolences to Gloria and the entire Spann Family upon the passing of your beloved husband, father and grandfather, etc. Regina and I were truly saddened upon learning of his recent passing. Over the years at the NIH particularly as Director of the Extramural Associates (EA) Program, I will forever be indebted to Melvin for the invaluable NLM services that he so willingly provided to my EA classes twice yearly which contributed greatly to their EA residency training. As a result, upon...
Matthew and Regina Kinnard
May 31, 2019 | Htyattsville, MD
I knew Mel when I worked at the NLM, he was always so friendly, kind and respectful of others. May his family find peace in knowing that he was special and truly gifted.
Barbara C. Fisher
May 31, 2019 | Ft. Washington,, MD
To Gloria and family we were saddened to learn of the passing of Mel, classmate and friend. Our condolences to you and your family. Remembering him as smart, funny, caring, and a pleasure to be around. May he rest in peace and our prayers will be 4 his soul to find the ultimate resting place.
Marsha Pippin Swann Oxon Hill Md
Thelma Pippin Green Valley Az
Marsha Swann
May 22, 2019 | Oxon Hill, MD
Sending my condolences and love to Ms. Gloria Spann, Dr. Monica Hawkins and the entire family.I was introduced to Dr. Melvin Spann and Mr. Othal Green by Dr. Ernest Carter as I was developing the Kenya Tele-health Medical Mobile Unit project and 50 acres of land in Kenya into a Hospital and conference center. As our friendship and partnership grew , Dr. Spann invited me to watch over and help his daughter Dr. Monica Hawkins....My thoughts & prayers are with you. Dr. Melvin Spann was a special...
Ray Michael Bridgewater
May 21, 2019 | Washington, DC
Gloria
My deepest condolences to you and your family in the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al Witcher
May 20, 2019 | Cheltenham, MD
