Fred S Melvin
November 27, 1929 - June 12, 2018
Fred S. Melvin, age 88, of Laurel, Delaware passed away on June 12, 2018 at the Lofland Park Center in Seaford. Fred was born in Milford, Delaware a son of the late J. Lynn Melvin and Ruth Melvin. Fred served in the National Guard and retired from the DuPont Company with over 40 years of service. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Odd Fellows Lodge, and lifetime member of the NRA. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and Phillies Fan. Fred is survived by his niece Margaret O’Neal and husband Joe, nephew, Richard Melvin and wife Myrna. Great nieces and nephews, Maggie O’Neal, Megan Benner, Richard Melvin, Jr., Kara Melvin, Christian Price and Colton O’Neal. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and Eddie Melvin. A funeral service will be held on Monday June 18, 2018 at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel, DE at 1:00 pm. A viewing will also be held one hour prior to the service. The Rev. Dean Perdue will officiate. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows cemetery in Laurel.
Fred S. Melvin, age 88, of Laurel, Delaware passed away on June 12, 2018 at the Lofland Park Center in Seaford. Fred was born in Milford, Delaware a son of the late J. Lynn Melvin and Ruth Melvin. Fred served in the National Guard and retired... View Obituary & Service Information