Donald Melson's Obituary
Donald L. Melson, Jr., age 65, of Bridgeville, DE, died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. Mr. Melson was born in Lewes, Delaware, son of Ruth (McCauley) Melson of Dover, DE and the late Donald L. Melson, Sr. He had lived in the Bridgeville area most of his life. He had been employed by the State of Delaware as a Health Inspector. Mr. Melson and his late wife had operated traveling concession stands in Sussex County for 13 years. He enjoyed old Western movies, reading, model trains, and gardening. He loved being with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Mr. Melson was predeceased by his wife Martha E. (Maule) Melson on Jan. 10, 2008. He is survived by three Daughters: Donna Smith, Lisa Melson and Rebecca L. Melson, all of Bridgeville, DE; a sister: Ruthann Melson of Dover, DE; a brother-Richard Melson of Bridgeville, DE; 4 granddaughters: Amanda McCormick of FT. Stewart, GA; Samantha Smith, Anna Melson and Courtney Melson, all of Bridgeville, and 2 great grandsons on the way.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday March 6, 2008 at 11:00 A.M at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, DE, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. The Rev. Dale L. Brown will officiate. Interment will be in Bridgeville Cemetery, Bridgeville, DE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department, 315 Market Street, Bridgeville, DE 19933.
On-line condolences may be sent to: [email protected].
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