Mr. Melton Darnell Crummel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Melton was born Saturday, July 10, 1954, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the second child of the late George “Sonny” Crummel Sr. and Anna Mae Rease-Crummel. Melton, also known as “Tink” Crummel, was a part of the first graduating class of Harrisburg High, Class of 1972. He lettered in football, wrestling, track and field and scored the first touchdown in the school’s history. He went on to West Virginia State University where he met his wife, Verblena Walton, and graduated, Class of 1976. He was a life member of West Virginia State University National Alumni Association as well as a life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. After his college graduation, he served his country honorably in the United States Army and was the recipient of numerous medals including the Good Conduct Medal. Soon after, he began his career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, retiring as Income Maintenance Supervisor for the Department of Public Welfare after thirty-two plus years. Melton “Tink” was a devoted husband, diligent father, caring uncle and loving grandfather. He raised his sons to be respectable, productive young men and gained the nickname of “Big Dog” from his children because of his affiliation with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. On Sunday, June 25, 2017, at the age of sixty-two, Melton transitioned from time to eternity. Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by brothers, John Wallace and Frank Simoncelli, and daughter, Dorian A. Walton. He leaves behind his mother, wife and three sons: mother, Anna Mae Rease-Crummel; wife, Verblena L. Walton; sons, Ajani Michael (Lynette) Walton, Bryan Darnell (Brooke) Crummel and Lamar R. Crummel (Brooke), all of Harrisburg, PA; grandfather to ten grandchildren, Mateo Darnell Crummel, Jamison Lee Crummel, Jonas Michael Walton, Jarius Alexander Walton, Melania Dorian Rae Walton, Kingston Thomas Crummel, Kinsley Anne Crummel, Lincoln Bryan Crummel, Isla Astella Roi Walton and November Rose Crummel; brother to George James Crummel Jr., Karen Crummel, Anthony Crummel, Joy Elaine (Danny) Preston, Tony Wallace, Wayne (Nina) Wallace, Mark (Shirley) Paumer, all of Harrisburg, PA, and Peggy (Chio) Paumer-Sheppard of Jefferson City, MO. Melton “Tink” will also be missed by Roniqua “Nika” White and her son, Jaylin Watts of Harrisburg, PA; special cousin, George “Bumpsie” Crummel of Harrisburg, PA; uncles, Isaac Rease, Melton Rease, both of Meriden, CT, aunts, Lois Hodge, June Walker, both of Harrisburg, PA; other relatives and friends. Submitted In Sorrow and Love, The Family

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Mr. Melton Darnell Crummel

July 10, 1954 - June 25, 2017