Melvin C. "Sonny" Disbro

December 17, 2020

Melvin C (Sonny) Disbro Jr, 82 died December 17, 2020, at Colonial Manor Nursing & Rehab. Sonny was born in Alice, Texas to Melvin Clay Disbro and Edna Harbort Disbro. He attended Lincoln Elementary Special needs program. Later on, he worked with his dad at Disbro’s Gulf station. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers Jim Disbro (Kathy) and Ron Disbro (Sarah). His beloved nieces Michelle McMillan (Chris), Cassandra Wietgrefe (Eric), Rebecca Patton (Tom), Kellie Gossett (Luke), Tracie Disbro (Kenneth) and his newest loves great nieces and nephews Hailey, Annabelle, Liam, Josephine, Bryn, and Levi. Despite his physical limitations due to cerebral palsy, we will always remember his smiling attitude and determination to keep up with and do everything the rest of us were doing. Whether it was going fishing or hanging out at the deer lease with his dad, brothers and friends. And my how he loved being around his nieces. Birthdays were always a big celebration with pictures necessary for his albums by the dozens. Leaving us with many family historic memories. Pallbearers will be Tracie Disbro Williams, Chris McMillan, Eric Wietgrefe, Mike Graham, Joe Thomas, Danny Moffatt and Jack Rainwater. Andrew and Debbie Prukop are coordinating the readings and comments for the graveside services at Valley Memorial Gardens on December 28, 2020 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers and with Sonny’s love of dogs in his life we asked donations be made to Palm Valley Animal Society, 2451 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78541.