Melvin Leigh Lomax

Melvin Leigh Lomax 82 years of age of Penn Forest Twp. passed away on Thursday August 17, 2023 at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Carbon in Lehighton, PA.

Born on Flag Day, in Michigan the son of the late Earl and Lola (Sabin) Lomax. Melvin was also predeceased by his older brother, Richard Lomax and his step son, David DiSalvatore.

Melvin is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Marcia “Carol” (Currier) Lomax; sons, Melvin E. Lomax and his wife Tonia, William E. "Bill" Lomax and his wife Mercy; step children, Diane DiSalvatore, Deborah Olsen, Douglas DiSalvatore; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dolly Currier.

A Navy veteran, Melvin served honorably during the Vietnam War. He retired from Kovatch Mobile Equipment of Nesquehoning. A dedicated member of Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company Station #1, Melvin served as a member of the station’s Fire Police, then later as the station treasurer.

Private arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.

Melvin's family requests no flowers please.
Memorials in his name in care of Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Co. #1

Online condolences or a fond memory of Melvin can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com