Melvin S. Black. 99, of Southampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Brightview Assisted Living in Mount Laurel.
He was born on September 4, 1920, in Tonkawa, OK, and resided in McAllen, TX, before moving to Southampton. Melvin honorably served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a contractor and owned Black Construction Company for many years.
He served on the Southampton Twp Planning Board and the Board of Education. Melvin was a founding member of the Southampton Business Association and the American Legion Post 526. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and gardening, and enjoyed a Manhattan every now and then. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife Mildred D. Black; and his son, Michael L. Black. Melvin is survived by his son, M. Stephen Black (Christine); daughter in-law, Marsha Black; his grandchildren, Jennifer C. Kosick (David), M. Stephen Black, II (Jennifer L.), Michael S. Black, and Adam C. Black (Jennifer); his great grandchildren, Julian, Kole, Gabriel, Max, and Zoë; and his brothers, Marvin Black and Robert Black.
Services are private for the family. Burial will be at Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Serenity Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
He was born on September 4, 1920, in Tonkawa, OK, and resided in McAllen, TX, before moving to Southampton. Melvin honorably served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a contractor and owned Black Construction Company for many years.
He served on the Southampton Twp Planning Board and the Board of Education. Melvin was a founding member of the Southampton Business Association and the American Legion Post 526. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and gardening, and enjoyed a Manhattan every now and then. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife Mildred D. Black; and his son, Michael L. Black. Melvin is survived by his son, M. Stephen Black (Christine); daughter in-law, Marsha Black; his grandchildren, Jennifer C. Kosick (David), M. Stephen Black, II (Jennifer L.), Michael S. Black, and Adam C. Black (Jennifer); his great grandchildren, Julian, Kole, Gabriel, Max, and Zoë; and his brothers, Marvin Black and Robert Black.
Services are private for the family. Burial will be at Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Serenity Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
Melvin S. Black. 99, of Southampton, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Brightview Assisted Living in Mount Laurel.
He was born on September 4, 1920, in Tonkawa, OK, and resided in McAllen, TX, before moving to Southampton. Melvin honorably served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a contractor and owned Black Construction Company for many years.
He served on the Southampton Twp Planning Board and the Board of Education. Melvin was a founding member of the Southampton Business Association and the American Legion Post 526. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and gardening, and enjoyed a Manhattan every now and then. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife Mildred D. Black; and his son, Michael L. Black. Melvin is survived by his son, M. Stephen Black (Christine); daughter in-law, Marsha Black; his grandchildren, Jennifer C. Kosick (David), M. Stephen Black, II (Jennifer L.), Michael S. Black, and Adam C. Black (Jennifer); his great grandchildren, Julian, Kole, Gabriel, Max, and Zoë; and his brothers, Marvin Black and Robert Black.
Services are private for the family. Burial will be at Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Serenity Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
He was born on September 4, 1920, in Tonkawa, OK, and resided in McAllen, TX, before moving to Southampton. Melvin honorably served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a contractor and owned Black Construction Company for many years.
He served on the Southampton Twp Planning Board and the Board of Education. Melvin was a founding member of the Southampton Business Association and the American Legion Post 526. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and gardening, and enjoyed a Manhattan every now and then. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his wife Mildred D. Black; and his son, Michael L. Black. Melvin is survived by his son, M. Stephen Black (Christine); daughter in-law, Marsha Black; his grandchildren, Jennifer C. Kosick (David), M. Stephen Black, II (Jennifer L.), Michael S. Black, and Adam C. Black (Jennifer); his great grandchildren, Julian, Kole, Gabriel, Max, and Zoë; and his brothers, Marvin Black and Robert Black.
Services are private for the family. Burial will be at Brig. General William C. Doyle Veterans Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or Serenity Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to and condolences for the family may be left at www.mathisfuneralhome.com
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