Melvin Dawson Pritchard Sr.

November 20, 1939 - April 8, 2022

Melvin Dawson Pritchard Sr. of Manassas, Va. age 82 went home to be with our Lord on April 8, 2022 with his family by his side at Lake Manassas Rehab Center. Melvin was born on November 20, 1939 in Suffolk, Virginia. “Mel” was the owner and operator of the House of Leather on Route 28 in Manassas for over 20 years. He started as a shoe shine boy at the age of 10 and enjoyed doing shoe repair for more than 70 years. Mel was very dedicated to his customers; worked seven days a week and built many lasting friendships over the years. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marjorie Pritchard of Manassas, Virginia. Three children, Sharon Kay Swarmer, Outer Banks, NC., Dorothy E Guy (Beth) Kinston, NC., Melvin D Pritchard Jr., (Buddy) Raleigh NC., two grandsons and five great grandchildren all of North Carolina. Melvin was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy J Brinkley, of Suffolk, Va. Melvin was an avid sports fan. He loved the Washington Redskins and the Washington Nationals. He enjoyed bowling most of his life, both duckpin and 10 pin. He was on different leagues over the years at Bowl American on Mathis Avenue and later at Bull Run Bowl America on Balls Ford Road, developing lifelong friends along the way. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Parkinson Foundation or The Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are being handled by Pierce Funeral Home (9609 Center Street, Manassas, Virginia 20110). Services will be held at Pierce Funeral Home on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 5PM.