Leonard Meldred Rauton Sr.

Phyllis and family: Craig and I are sorry to hear of Mel's passing. We enjoyed seeing you this year at the Great Race and Mel looked SO GOOD. What a happy couple you have always been! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and know that the Lord will provide you with comfort during this time.

Dear Rauton family,
I just came back to town and heard of Mr Mel's passing.
I grew up in Dorway Baptist and I cannot remember a time when Mr Mel was not always helping to make things go well at the church by opening his heart or his purse. He was always considerate of others and when I returned to Charleston after many years away, he remembered me kindly. He was a good man and one of my "star ideals." God Bless You All!
In Christian Love,
Buddy Brown

Phyllis and family, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I remember all the good times we had at the parades thanks to Mel and his cars. I pray for your strength and comfort at this time.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this time.

Phyllis, we are so sorry to lose our former Fetteressa neighbor. Our kids went to Garrett High with your kids, and we are fond of all of you. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Phyllis
We are out of town. We are so sorry to hear about Mel. Will see you soon.

David & Catherine

Phyllis and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many great memories throughout the past years with the antique car club and Great Race.

Tom Jameson and Brenda Brinson

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Phyllis and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. We really used to have fun in the parades with Mel and his cars. Love to you Linda Rumph

So Sorry. Love, Emogene

Phyllis, We are so sorry to hear this. We always looked forward to seeing the "twins" at the reunions. Doug was fond of both of them. It won't seem right at all not having Mel with us anymore. God is good and a source of comfort if we allow Him to be. You are in our prayers. Take care and we hope to see you again at the next reunion.