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MELVIN PLATT Obituary
Melvin Jay Platt, 59 of Brawley passed away peacefully surrounded by his children in San Diego, CA. He was born on January 5, 1961 to Juanita Cragg Baker and Melvin Platt in Yucaipa, CA. He grew up in Westmorland, graduated BUHS Class of 1980 as a star athlete in wrestling, track and football, which he later played at Imperial Valley College. He drove trucks hauling hay. He was a lifetime sports fanatic, especially proud of his Alma Mater the Brawley Wildcats. His personality was larger than life and he made sure he was heard wherever he went, especially at football games. Visitation is scheduled for Friday December 4, 2020 at Frye Chapel and Mortuary in Brawley from 6 to 9 p.m. Burial to be announced at a later date. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria del Rosario Galeana Platt; his parents; and his brother, Andy Platt. He is survived by his children, Vanessa Platt Cummings, Robert Platt (Yvette) and Erica Platt; grandchildren, Robert J. Platt Jr., Garrett Cummings, Jayson Platt, and Analizia Ayala; brothers, sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Michael Cruz
January 30, 2021
I attended Central Union High School. I saw Jay rush for over 200 yards against Central in 1978. I believe he was a somphomore! U ran into him at a few parties and there was never any of that Central vs Brawley rivalry stuff away in between the lines. I got play with Jay at IVC. To get us fired up Jay would put on a old man rubber mask and dance Devos' song, "Crack That Whip." It helped us who wound up just a bit too tight before a game or at halftime. It got us to relax and have fun, after all we were playing just a game. During practice I was a corner and Jay had moved to a guard. On sweeps to my side, sometimes Jay would be the pulling guard, and my job was ti turn the play in. That meant Jay and were going to collide. I loved those plays and I am sure Jay did too. We eould collide and everything would go black. When I would regsin my composure from the collision, he eould have a smile on his like loved it. Oh, the memories. I ran into him years later and he was still the same as I was. I will miss Jay and always had mass respect for him as a man! RIP Jay!
Jose Siqueiroz
December 5, 2020
My most deepest Condolences to Jay's family, Jay was a very good friend of mine who I had the pleasure of working with at Mesquite Gold mine Back in the 80's , we sure had alot of good times together ,he was an easy going person always with a big smile I will always remember you my friend RIP. Your friend Jose Siqueiroz
Renee Singh Trupiano
December 5, 2020
God Bless the family!
I knew Jay back in high school.
Condolences to the entire family.
BC Roque
December 4, 2020
Jay was a die hard wildcat fan. My mom Dora (rip) and my dad use to love to sit by him when I played he had great energy. RIP Jay God bless.
Ramiro Fierro
December 4, 2020
Was always a friend of mine.
Leatha Sambolah
December 3, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear about Jay's passing. My prayers for strength and understanding go out to his family.
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