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Melvin Morris Obituary

Morris, Melvin P. of Chicago, God granted him his wings on August 10, 2002, WWII U.S. Army Veteran, age 80, dear husband of Estella (Hill), loving father of Vivian L., dear grandfather of Kimberly Pollard and Jermaine (Jeffery G.) LeFrere and devoted great-grandfather of Gerard M. LeFrere, brother of Allen (Gladys) and Sammie Skyles. He was retired from the Board of Education and the U.S. Postal Service. Service Thursday, August 15, 2002, Wake 10 to 11. Funeral 11 at Cedar Park Funeral Home, 12540 S. Halsted, Chicago, Illinois. Interment Mt. Glenwood Cemetery, Mt. Glenwood, Illinois. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 14, 2002.

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