Name: Visitation for Melvin Dismuke
Start: 2015-03-03T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-03-03T16:45:00.000Z
Location: Eternal Rest Funeral Home - Houston

Mr. Melvin Allen
Dismuke
1945-2015
Melvin Allen Dismuke passed Sunday, February 22, 2015. "63" Kashmere Alumn- an Exceptional Musician with Perfect Pitch. He had an ear to compose and arrange any kind of music. He was gifted with mellifluous tone on both French Horn and Trumpet. Visitation 9:00am-10:45am and Funeral Service 11:00am-12:30pm Tuesday, March 3, 2015 held in the chapel of Eternal Rest Funeral Home. Interment Houston National Cemetery Gate Time 1:30pm Michael O. Davis Funeral Director In Charge of Funeral Arrangements. Please share memories and condolences at legacy.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 2, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Dismuke

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28 Entries

Dorothy

February 25, 2024

The years are passing so quickly and so are my family members. My sister, daughter and two nieces have gone to join Melvin in that peaceful place of love and happiness. I hope they're having a great Family Reunion! I am missing all of them so much!

Dorothy Dismuke Crosby

March 2, 2022

Well, for those reading this message, it's for you!
Cherrish your loved ones while they're with you because when they're gone there is a void that can't quite be filled!! I remember asking Melvin so many times to just stop talking for one minute. now I miss him so much, yes, even his constant talking. Rest on little brother!

George Vaughner

November 7, 2020

Just heard about the passing of a dedicated and passionate educator, and musician. I was one of The "Tower of Power" Marching Band as a trombone player. I'm a member of the Jack Yates Class of 1977. May you continue to rest in peace.

Daniel Stanczak

April 26, 2019

I just learned of Melvin's passing, and I am truly saddened. I was in the horn section at U of H with Melvin, and I always wanted to be as good as he was. (Alas, I never was). The human race was diminished the day he left us. My condolences to those he left behind.

February 25, 2019

In memory always..I was sitting at my piano and thought about you today when I was checking my E-mail and it popped up to send you a thank you and a message for you and the family again!! It's like you were there telling me what you always told me.."KEEP YOUR EAR OPEN TO THE PITCH AND CHORD"..Thank you Mr. Dismuke..Thank you..

Dorothy Crosby

April 25, 2017

Thank you Errol (Smoke) Allen for sharing your sentiments about my brother.God Bless!

Dorothy

April 24, 2017

Just recently learned that Mr. Dismuke had passed away. He was the consumate cool cat. An excellent band director and trumpet player. Mr. Dismuke expected greatness from his band members, both marching band and stage band. Many memories were created during my time with him at JY. He is surely missed by many.

Errol "Smoke" Allen - Class of 76

March 26, 2016

I'M LATE TO HEAR THE LOST OF A GREAT TEACHER
MR. MELVIN DISMUKE
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS WAY ON TEACHING
LOVE
KENNETH WASHINGTON

Marla Boyd

February 2, 2016

You will be truly missed,
JY Class of 1977, I will never forget the long Summer band practices but it was well worth it. The songs you arranged for our band was very innovative and we even had a bass guitar player, we thought we were the Ocean of Soul. We are praying for your family.

Morven Dismuke

February 2, 2016

Thank you for the kind words Gregory. You , along with others, have helped my family endure this grieving process by sharing kind words, thoughts and prayers. My father blessed us all with music, a gift that can never be rescinded. It becomes a part of your heart mind and Soul. May God Bless you and yours!

Gregory Winfrey

February 1, 2016

I am going to miss you Mr.Dismuke..You was the one who taught me how to write and have "The Ear" back in The Yates Marching and Stage Bands in '75-'76-'77..I will never forget writing "Stairway To Heaven" for the T.O.P..It was my full arrangement for the Yates band by a High School student back then..I still write and play to this day hearing from you always telling me write it as it exactly sound and perfect everything..I will never forget you..Thank you and may you play in Heaven's Music Section..Thank you Mr.Dismuke...Thank you...

January 29, 2016

Thank you Sandra, Melvin has been strongly in my thoughts and heavily on my heart this week. We are still missing him tremendously.

Dorothy,sister

Sandra Hamilton

January 28, 2016

God be with the family of this great musician and gentleman. For some reason Melvin was on my mind so I searched for him and found this.

Hadn't seen him in years but will always remember his talent.

May 23, 2015

wow, Melvin kept me busy when he was alive and settling his affairs are keeping me busier now that he is gone.I wonder if he is smiling and saying "I told you I can't let you get too much rest you may get lazy."
I will continue for as long as I can to handle his unfinished affairs because he meant just that much to me.
Dorothy

March 30, 2015

Mr. Dismuke,
you were the best band director ever. Jack Yates Senior High School class of 1977

Juanita Johnson Casson

March 12, 2015

Keep Melvin's memories with you, for his memories will live on and never be forgotten.
Melvin had a way of bringing people together.
Whenever a song is played, you may hear the sound of a trumpet or a french horn that is Melvin watching over you. Melvin has left lasting memories in our hearts.

Morven Dismuke

March 10, 2015

Wow Dad, you really would have loved your home going service. Our family really pulled it off. It's funny how it's natural for us to take the simple things in life for granted, however, I don't believe that you lived that way.. That is yet another way that you were a leader of the pack. I know we didn't always see things eye to eye, but to say that you are missed is an understatement. To the little boy that use to ride on your shoulders, you were always bigger than life. I just wished I expressed that before your passing. You have enriched my life in ways that I never considered prior to your departure. You have managed to bring family members together that I felt I would never share oxygen with. You've reminded me that roses are for the living and just like death, life is also a reward. You have taught me how to be a good son/father. Albeit in a very non traditional way but a lesson taught is a lesson learned. I marvel at the amount of lives you have actually touched. Your 69 years may seem short, but it was rich with music, love, and passion. You once told me that I was made for music and music was made for me. I ran from that destiny for the majority of my life but I realize now that you were right. Although you are physically gone now, your spirit will reside wthin me and your grandchildren and it will manifest itself through the musical genes that are imbedded in our DNA. And for this reason, Dismuke music will live on! Gone to soon, I think not but it sure feels that way.
Your son

Morven aka (Diz)

Dorothy Crosby

March 9, 2015

I never expected Melvin to be gone so soon,never thought of not having him around to have debates,dialogs and discussions where he only allowed me to get a few words said.we don't realize just how precious and fragile life and relationships are until someone very dear cease to be.I love and miss him so much, he was a unique brother with a kind heart.

Patricia (Pat) Johnson/Harmony Baptist Church

March 3, 2015

Melvin, I am so thankful to God that our paths crossed. It was always a joy to be around you these many past years. And I am happier yet that I had the opportunity to sit back, listen and watch as you played music!
Marlon, Morven, Talitha, Marlei, Maci, Mason & Maxwell - my deepest condolences. Continue to trust in and seek solace from the God of Comfort.
Patricia (Pat) Johnson

Michael Wall

March 3, 2015

I was deeply saddened to learn of Melvin's passing. We attended the University of Houston together in the late 1960's where we both studied horn with Caesar LaMonaca and played in most all of the university's ensembles. Melvin was a superb musician with an incredible ear. However, for me it was his ability to play the horn and the trumpet equally well that was truly astonishing, something I have never encountered in any other person. He was truly unique. Although I have not seen him for nearly 40 years, I often fondly remember the time we spent together discussing music, current affairs or just simply hanging out. My sincere condolences to his family.

John Broussard

March 2, 2015

We will miss you. Praying for your family during this time of loss.

J Long

March 2, 2015

I was in the class of 63 with Melvin. my condolences to your family during this time of grief. may the God of all comfort help you to endure.

March 2, 2015

I had the privilege to work with Melvin on the Trinity Jazz Festival for four years. In that time I learned to appreciate him not only as a fine musician, but as a good friend. I will miss him. Bob Davenport, Chairman Trinity Jazz Festival

Wayne Williams

March 2, 2015

My friend Melvin, you loved and lived life to the fullest. My condolences to your family and loved ones, you will be missed.

March 2, 2015

Deepest sympathy at the lost of your loved one.
Houston, Texas

Martin and Carol Langford

March 1, 2015

Melvin will be missed, he was so personable. We knew him both as a musician and as a longtime friend. We have posted five videos of his performance at Trinity Church Jazz Festival.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH0BVbzZAV0
Equinox Trinity Church Jazz Festival 2014,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq3gE4FjNqk
Days of Wine and Roses Trinity Church Jazz Festival 2014,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we7hrYDZnMc
Misty Trinity Church Jazz Festival 2014,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b23UjuG6Ang
Misty Trinity Church Jazz Festival 2012 dedicated to Mildred,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX1D1lQHP0E
Little Sunflower Trinity Church Jazz Festival 2012.

Jackye H.

March 1, 2015

To the family of Mr.Dismuke
You have my deepest Sympathy in
Your time of sorrow. Mr.Dismuke. was a good band teacher at Jack Yates High School especially during the year of Class of 76'.......also he wanted the best for his students God always take the best .......now he can play his music in heaven may you rest in peace

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