Birth date: Oct 12, 1935 Death date: Jul 27, 2012
STRONG, MELVIN E. BORN ON OCTOBER 12, 1935, PASSED AWAY ON JULY 27, 2012. MEL WAS BORN IN HOLLYWOOD, FL. HE IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE JOAN OF 54 YEARS AND THREE CHILDREN, MARY (BARRETT), TIM, TRISHA (FUSSELL) AND 6 GRANDCHILDREN, M Read Obituary
Joan,
I used to engineer for Mel on the 727 some 20 years ago. Mel was always such a gentlemen and a great mentor. We had a lot of fun and I will always remember walking along the Savannah riverfront and taking in the sites. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. If I can ever be of help, please let me know. He was a good man.
Warmest Regards,
Mark Shepherd
404-242-7573
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I was a Flight Attendant for Delta from 11/59 until 11/08. I flew with Mel and remember him as a wonderful pilot and true gentleman. We were around for the best years of the airline business. I an so sorry to hear of his passing. Marti Wilson
Joan and family of Mel,
I was very sorry to hear of Mel's passing. I was in his initial pilot training class at Delta.
Mel, Bill Adams, Therman (Snoopy) Campbell and I were assigned to the Miami base. Mel had been a Delta employee for some time, as well as a resident of Miami, and was able to give us much needed guidance in our early time there.
He was a fine person and fellow employee.
May God's grace sustain you in this time of grief.
Pete Smart
INDEED, WE HAVE LOST A WONDERFUL PERSON AND STRONG FAMILY MAN, JUST LIKE HIS NAME. CARING AND GIVEN TO HELP THOSE WHO NEEDED IT.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE MEMORIES OLD BUDDY, I HAVE MISSED YOU.
YOU SPENT A GREAT DEAL OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE REACHING UP TO HEAVEN AND NOW YOU ARE THERE..YOU DESERVE IT
WHILE WE NO DOUBT WILL MISS YOU, IN BODY, YOUR SOUL STAYS AMONGST US TILL THE DAY WE MEET AGAIN,
SEE YOU MEL...PEACE
WE HAVE LOST A GREAT MAN AND A GOOD FRIEND. HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I HAVE KNOWN MEL FOR MANY YEARS AND WILL ALWAYS CHERISH THOSE MEMORIES. I AM PROUD AND HONORED TO CALL HIM A GOOD FRIEND. HE WAS A GOOD FATHER, GRANDFATHER AND HUSBAND. GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE STRONG FAMILY.
JOHN BARRY
My condolences to all the family! I remember both Mr. and Mrs. Strong during the St. Timothy Carnavals and after Mass always Mr. Strong was smiling at everyone. May he rest in peace in the arms of Our Lord! My prayers are with all the family.
Papa Mel. No matter how old I was I always referred to Mel as my papa, because that's what he was. Mel was a loving and passionate family man who loved to share his home and life with people. I will always cherish the memories that he's left behind for everyone. Papa I love you more than words can say. I see so much of you in my mom, a giver, not a selfish bone in the body and so compassionate.
, your granddaughter Michelle
