Melvin Lee Askew Sr.
December 30, 1935 - June 2, 2019
Melvin Lee Askew, Sr. of Colerain, NC departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Sentara Albermarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC. A native of Bertie Co., NC he was born on December 30, 1935 to the late Clinton Askew and Reva Hoggard Askew. He retired from the State of New York as a Transit worker. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife, Caroline Young Askew of the home; (2) sons, Melvin Askew, Jr. (Vanessa) of Charlotte, NC and Patrick Askew of Brooklyn, NY; (1) daughter, Yolanda Askew of Queens, NY; (2) step daughters, Tina Wharton of Austell, GA and Rose Jones of Union, NJ; (3) brothers, Gene Askew of Rocky Mount, NC, Shelton Askew and Thomas Askew both of Powellsville, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, other relatives and friends.
Melvin Lee Askew, Sr. of Colerain, NC departed this life on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Sentara Albermarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, NC. A native of Bertie Co., NC he was born on December 30, 1935 to the late Clinton Askew and Reva Hoggard... View Obituary & Service Information