MELVIN ROGERS McFARLIN II

Melvin Rogers McFarlin II was born on January 20, 1968, to Melvin and Sharon McFarlin in San
Diego, California.
On September 14, 2022, we lost a father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, friend, and
teammate.
When Mel was nine years old, his family moved to Spring Valley, CA, where he attended
Highlands Elementary School and started playing little league baseball, pop warner football, and
youth basketball.
As a teen, he attended Spring Valley Junior High, then went on to Monte Vista High School. Mel
was a beloved tri-athlete student with an infectious smile. He excelled at football, basketball,
and baseball. During his years at Monte Vista High, he lettered a total of nine times. He was
also a CIF All-Star for 2 out of 3 sports, which garnered him a full scholarship to Utah State.
Many that watched Mel play proclaimed him to be one of the greatest athletes that they had
ever witnessed. Wanting to pass on his skill, knowledge, and love for the game, Mel coached
little league baseball for a few years alongside his father and eventually he coached on his own.
Mel had a huge influence on others and inspired so many people to become better. Mel had
such raw talent, countless people delighted in the privilege of watching him play to win. Not only
was Mel a phenomenal athlete, he was also a great human being. Everyone that encountered
him instantly loved him. He knew exactly how to make you laugh and put a smile on your face.
Mel’s presence will be so deeply missed. He made his mark in this world and touched so many
lives. Though he is no longer with us, his legacy will most definitely carry on. Mel will be lovingly
remembered and missed by all.
He will forever bleed Crimson and Gold. A legend from East County San Diego… Melvin Rogers
McFarlin II.

"PEACE BEGINS WITH A SMILE"

   ~ MOTHER THERESA

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