Melvin Lynch

Melvin Lynch, 85, of Portsmouth, Virginia transitioned Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Consulate Health Care of Windsor. He was predeceased by his three brothers. Melvin was born on July 15, 1936 in Martin County, NC to the late George E. Lynch and Annie Everett. During his career, Melvin worked as a Fork Lift Driver at the Norfolk Naval Base and lastly a transit bus driver for the City of Suffolk. He was also a devout believer of the Christian faith, having been a dedicated and faithful member of Tabernacle Christian Church under the leadership of Bishop Carlton Upton. Melvin enjoyed attending service and was active in the church's Men's' Fellowship and Usher Board. Left to cherish his precious memories are two daughters; Phyllis Parker of Portsmouth, VA and Brenda Clemons of Suffolk, VA; two sons, Brian Hill (Shelia) of Suffolk, VA and Cory Hill of Orlando, FL; eleven grandchildren, Lock Parker, Montrell Parker, Niketa Hilliard (Linwood), Reshon Wilburn, Brian Boone, Cordney Hill, Temple Hill, Faith Hill, Cameron Shaw, Hope Hill and Grace Hill; seven great-grandchildren; several cousins, Sarah Spruill-Sweat of Norfolk, VA, Shirley Spruill, Michael Spruill, Joseph Smith all of Suffolk, VA, Warius Smith of Raleigh, NC, Ben Jones of Everett, NC, Inell Doggett of Robertsonville, NC, and Rev. Dr. Lorenzo Lynch, Sr. of Durham, NC. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Bishop Carlton Upton, Sr. will deliver the message of comfort. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melvin Lynch, please visit our flower store.