Melvin Jay Steenwyk, 83 years old, passed away at home on Monday, March 14th of 2022. Mel was an involved member of the community and was a Free Mason, Shriner, Honor Guard in the American Legion, and an Army veteran. Mel spent most of his life as a business salesman, and in his free time, loved to play golf and ride motorcycles. He was survived by his wife of 59 years, Joyce; his sister, Rose; his two sons and their wives, Darrell and Laurie and Daniel and Ruth; his four grandchildren, Zach, Hayley, Zoe and Clark and his good friend, Mark Konish. There will be a public visitation from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 17th at High Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home and High's Cremations, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of sending flowers, please donate to the McMinnville American Legion Post 173 (P.O. 173 McMinnville, TN 37111) in his memory.