John K Melillo

John K. Melillo passed away on January 26, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. He was born on December 1, 1963, in Connecticut. John lived a life grounded in faith, strong relationships, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.

John was born in Connecticut and raised in Virginia by his parents, Jim and Valerie Melillo. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim, and is survived by his mother, Valerie. For 25 years, John shared a devoted marriage with his wife, Karen Brenenstahl, building a life centered on partnership, shared interests, and mutual support.

He is also survived by his mother- and father-in-law, George and Martha Brenenstahl; his brother-in-law, George Brenenstahl, Jr.; and many close friends who were considered family, including Mary Ann and Eric Cmeyla, Kacey Cmeyla, Tiffany and Adrian Castro, Josh and Crystal Cmeyla, Stephanie Liller and her daughter Trisha, Bill Ezell, Jay Hall, and IHG Management.

John was employed with DynaLantic Corp. in Ozark, where he worked as a computer network specialist. He was respected for his knowledge, reliability, and willingness to help others. Outside of work, John was an active and faithful member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, where his faith was an important part of his life.

He enjoyed running in his younger years and later found great pleasure in biking, particularly while living in Virginia with Karen. John also loved spending time outdoors, whether hiking, working on the farm with his friend Bill, or simply enjoying nature.

John made Dothan his home for 17 years and grew to love the community deeply. He will be remembered for his kindness, loyalty, and steady spirit. His life leaves a lasting impression on all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed.

A celebration of John’s life will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 12pm in the Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Chuck Locke officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.