Melvyn ‘Mel’ C. Smith, 43, of Camden

CAMDEN>> Melvyn ‘Mel’ C. Smith, 43, of Camden, N.Y., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Remsen, N.Y.

He was born on July 2, 1973 in Liberty, N.Y., a son of Melvyn B. and Patricia Allison Smith. Mel was a 1992 graduate of Camden High School; he then attended NTTS (National Tractor Trailer School). On June 7, 2008, he married Tina Price Smith in Blossvale, N.Y.

‘Mel Jr.’ was employed as a truck driver by Halpin’s Fuel Co., Forestport, N.Y. and previously drove for A.J.T. Trucking, Oneida, N.Y. for more than 10 years. He was an avid hunter and was always happy to be in the woods. Melvyn enjoyed truck pulling competitions, monster trucks, and was an active participant in Half Breed Motor Sports with Ben Carmon.

‘Little Mel’ is survived by Tina Price Smith, Camden, N.Y.; his mother, Patricia and Ron Chase, Blossvale, N.Y.; his father, Mel and Jody Smith, Remsen, N.Y.; a companion, Kate Payne, Rome, N.Y.; three brothers, Bobby Smith, Blossvale, N.Y., Craig and Amy Smith, Remsen, N.Y., and Keith Smith, Hilton Head, S.C.; and a nephew, Charlie Smith; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, from the LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Inc., Camden, N.Y. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home, 109 Main St., from 1-4 p.m. prior to the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mel Smith Memorial Fund, c/o Americu Credit Union, 1916 Black River Blvd., Rome, N.Y. for an award to be presented at the Shootout Productions annual awards banquet. You may view obituary and send a message of condolence online at www.larobardierefuneralhome.com.