March 10, 2021 Milbourn “Mel” B. Craig Jr., 78, of Rehoboth Beach passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at his home. He was born in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 20, 1942. Mel and his family lived in Oxnard, Calif., and Kilmarnock, Va., before settling in Ellicott City, Md. He was a graduate of Howard County Senior High School and was a member of the FFA and Lions Club. Mel also helped run a food booth at the Howard County fair and clerked for auctions. He worked for the State of Maryland as a commercial tax assessor for 29 years before retiring to Rehoboth Beach. Following his retirement, Mel began working for the City of Rehoboth Beach in Building and Licensing. He worked there for two years before becoming Director of Public Works, a role he held for 15 additional years. Mel enjoyed riding the Boardwalk in his city truck, and talking with residents and workers of Rehoboth. He was also an original member of the First State Tractor Club. He kept the city streets, Boardwalk and beach clean and maintained. Mel sincerely loved working with his staff, the people of Rehoboth Beach, and the community in which he lived. He was loved by many, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.