H. Page Melson, funeral home director

H. Page Melson, 85, of Harbeson, formerly of Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, died Thursday, May 21, 2020, after a lingering illness.

He was a retired funeral director and funeral home owner. He graduated from Lewes High School, where he was a standout football player. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve, after which he attended and graduated from the Eckels College of Mortuary Science in Philadelphia, Pa. He then built and operated The Page Melson Funeral Home in Rehoboth Beach for many years until his retirement.

He is survived by a daughter, Donna Jewell; two sons, Erik and H. Page Melson Jr.; a sister, Beth King; and two brothers, Al Melson and Doug Melson.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m., at the Long Neck Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 32013 Long Neck Road, Millsboro, where friends and family may call after 10 a.m.

Social distancing protocol will be observed and masks are mandatory for all attending services.

Interment will be private.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.