Mr. Melvin Howard Smalley, age 73 of Hendersonville, passed away February 1, 2016.A native of Grove City, PA, he was the son of the late Carl Smalley and Peg Rollin Smalley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Raymond Smalley.He is survived by his children: Amanda (Danny) Knight, Rodney (Rebecca) Smalley, Elizabeth Smalley, Erica Smalley and Michael Smalley; two siblings: Mary (Jim) Espey and Phillip Smalley; nine grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.Melvin’s family will gather with friends on Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at the Whites Creek Nazarene Church, and again on Friday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 PM for visitation. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM at the church. The family requests that the committal services be private.NASHVILLE FUNERAL AND CREMATION 615-256-1605