Lewis "Melvin" Hunt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The Life and Legacy of Lewis Melvin Hunt Lewis Melvin Hunt, son of the late Wayman Hunt Jr. and Tinola Mitchell- Hunt, was born February 4, 1937 in Chester, PA. He entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2020. At an early age, Melvin accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at Bethany Church under the pastorate of Reverend Daniel Scott. As an adult, Melvin served as a Trustee at Bethany Baptist and later was honored to serve as Deacon at the White Rock Baptist Church under Pastor Edward C. Lilly. Melvin and his wife Elise Randolph-Hunt, were united in marriage on October 10 1959 by her father the Reverend Frederick S. Randolph. To this union they were blessed with two lovely daughters, Deborah Hunt and Donna Hunt-Gibbs. He was a loving and devoted husband and father, who always put his family first. Melvin was educated in the Chester Public Schools graduating from Chester High School, Class of 1955. After graduating from High School, He entered the workforce working along -side his brother Douglas at Phoenix Steel and later with his father at Congoleum, Marcus Hook PA. He was later employed by the City of Chester as a Housing Inspector with the Chester Housing Authority. He later found his dream job as a Ticket Agent with US Airways, retiring after 35 years. At US Air, he was a strong advocate for diversity, particularly in the hiring of African Americans and other minorities. So much so that senior management often sought his assistance in the recruiting and selection process of the above. Melvin was personally responsible for many people being hired by US Air. He also mediated on many occasions conflict resolutions between management and employees. He was the “go to go guy” when folks didn’t get along, that’s why he was nicked named Mr. US Air. He and his wife loved to host family and friends at their home. Most famous were the annual back yard cook outs where hundreds of relatives, friends, co-workers and neighbors gathered. One memorable event that will go down in the Hunt Family cook out annals is Melvin dancing on the roof of the house being cheered by his guest “Go Melvin, Go Melvin” ‘til his wife told him to get off the roof, until she could get extra life insurance on him! Melvin was a fun loving and always had a come-back line that would make you laugh and think at the same time. He would share his opinions with you whether you wanted to hear them or not, but when he did, his words came from wisdom and love. Everyone who knew him loved him and knew that he loved them. In 1972, Melvin an active member of the Eastern Light Masonic Lodge #46, Chester PA where he enjoyed the bond of this brotherhood for many years. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents Wayman and Tinola Hunt; Sisters, Marva Jean Hunt, Audrey Sweeper; Brothers, Kenneth Wayman Hunt Sr., Erwin Hunt. Melvin leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife of 62 years Elise Randolph Hunt; his daughters, Deborah Hunt of Tyrone, GA; Donna Hunt-Gibbs (Rembert) of Chester, PA; His granddaughter Dione Allen (Brian), great granddaughter, Bailey Allen of New Castle, DE; Sisters, Doreese Cuff, Andrea Hunt-McAllister (Rev. Dr. Melvin); Brothers, Douglas Hunt (Delores), Winfield Hunt Sr. (Yvonne), Tyrone Hunt (Tamara) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and his loving Chester Christian Church family.

Lewis "Melvin" Hunt

February 4, 1937 - January 8, 2020