Herbert V. Melson

Herbert V. Melson

Herbert Melson Obituary

Published by Melson Funeral Services - Frankford Chapel on Sep. 12, 2018.
Herbert was born on February 17, 1934 and passed away in September 2018. Herbert was a resident of Frankford, Delaware at the time of passing. He was a graduate of Lord Baltimore High School Class of 1952. Mr. Melson had a distinguished military career in the United States Army serving two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 43 Thatcher St., Frankford, DE 19945, where friends and family may call after 10:30 AM. Interment with military honors will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro, DE. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Herbert's name to the Home of the Brave, 6632 Sharps Rd., Milford, DE 19963 or by visiting www.homeofthebravefdn.org Read Less Frankford Chapel 43 Thatcher Street Frankford, Delaware 19945 Frankford Chapel Frankford, Delaware 19945 Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery 26669 Patriots Way Millsboro, DE 19966 View & Sign.

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