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Larry Melkonian, Sr. Obituary
Larry worked at Naval Air Station, Cherry Point, as a Naval Civil Service employee for 41 years; retiring as a Logistics Management Specialist. His history repairing military aircraft led him to destinations such as Andrews Airforce Base in Washington, DC.; Anchorage, Alaska for verification of required maintenance scheduling; Okinawa, Japan for the installation of airframe modification changes on several US Marine Corps AV-8A Harrier Fighter Jets; and Mayport, Florida for his mechanical skills with McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II's aboard the USS Enterprise Navy Aircraft Carrier (CVN-65).
He also contributed Airframe expertise to the rebuilding and recovery of the ski-equipped LC-130F Hercules, "Skibirds", at Dome Charlie, in Antarctica during 1976-77. For his services he was awarded the medal of Meritorious Unit Commendation; usually only awarded to military personnel.
Larry was an avid bowler, in which his career began in the early 70's, bowling in the American Bowling Conference (ABC), and then the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). He participated in National events for 24 years.
He also provided the "Gift of Life" as an anonymous bone marrow donor that resulted in a rare match to a very lucky recipient.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer and brother Steve.
He is survived by his sons, Larry R. Melkonian Jr. and wife Kellie of Eliot, ME and Jeff Hannah of San Pedro, Belize; daughter, Dr. Laura R. Melkonian of Kittery, ME; grandchildren, Mitchell Melkonian, Chandler Ricker, Jameel Hannah, and Jameliah Hannah; as well as extended family and many loving friends.
His memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City. The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City.
Donations are welcome to be made in memory of Larry Raymond Melkonian Sr. to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City.
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Munden Funeral Home & Crematory - Morehead City2112 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Feb
27
Memorial service
3:00 p.m.
Munden Funeral Home & Crematory - Morehead City2112 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
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