For many years, Eugene “Mel” Walker operated a restaurant at 719 West Main Street that was known as an important part of the Charlottesville community. Now the stretch of roadway along that block has been designated in honor of both his life and his establishment.
“This is a way that for future generations that won’t know, but it will be a visible marker for people to know about Mel’s,” said Charlottesville Mayor Juandiego Wade.
Walker died on May 28, 2024…