Melvin Popham
Popham, Melvin
11 Feb 1928 - 14 May 2019
Popham, Melvin Age 91 Melvin Popham, of Rome, GA, born on February 11,
1928 in Cedartown, GA, to the late Dorothy Gilmore and the late Dave
Popham, passed away at age 91 on May 14, 2019 in Omaha, NE.
From 1945 to 1966, Melvin served in the Air Force in World War II, the
Korean and Vietnam Wars. He also dedicated his career working at Lucent
Technologies (formally Western Electric) as a cable installer until he
retired in 1993.
Melvin was married to the late Patricia Popham for 66 years. He was
preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil Popham and Herman Popham.
Survived by daughters, Linda Juntti (Kerry) and Annette Brake;
grandchildren, Austin Brake (Katie), Ashton Brake, Amanda Juntti, Andre
Brake, and Airiona Brake; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brake and Emi
Brake.
Melvin was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed gardening,
reading, and collecting sports cards and coins.
Many thanks to ComfortCare Homes for their love and nurturing of Melvin
in his final years.
Visitation: Friday, May 17, 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., John A. Gentleman
Mortuaries, 72nd Street Chapel, 1010 North 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68114
Services: Saturday, 2:00 P.M., John A. Gentleman Mortuaries, 72nd Street
Chapel, 1010 North 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68114
Interment: Westlawn - Hillcrest Cemetery, 5701 Center St., Omaha, NE
68106
Melvin retired from the work, 26 Feb 1993, with 21 years of service.
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries
72nd St. Chapel 1010 N. 72nd St.
Omaha, NE, 68114
402-391-1664