Melvin (Mel) Richard Spradlin, 58, passed away February 17, 2013. Mel came to Arizona as a student at DeVry University and upon graduation, made Arizona his home. He was part of the computer-engineering department at ASU. After he discovered ATA Taekwondo, his love of and dedication to taekwondo led him to an early retirement from ASU and a move to Lake Havasu City to open his own ATA school - Spradlin's Taekwondo. Mel leaves behind a step-son, a son, a sister, brother, nine nieces and nephews, as well as other relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister. A Memorial/Celebration of Life was held at The Office Sunday, March 24 at 1 p.m. There will be a Taekwondo Memorial Hike in May to honor Mr. Spradlin's taekwondo years. Donations may be made in Melvin's honor to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597 Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to Melvin's family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com."