Melvin Gott

MELVIN GOTT, was born on April 26, 1917 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Harry Gott and Etta Frisby. God in His infinite wisdom saw he was tired and called him to eternal glory on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at 8:20 p.m. at Sinai Hospital. Melvin was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. Later Melvin realized the need to serve his country and he enlisted during World War II into what was known as the Army Air Force. Melvin was inducted on November 22, 1943 and was shipped to Guam and Saipan in November of 1944 until he was honorably discharged on February 13, 1946. His military decorations include: a Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic- Pacific Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory Ribbon. Upon his return from the military, Melvin began his career at the Western Electric Corporation. While at the Western Electric Corporation he coached the Point Breeze Unlimited Basketball League, at which time he received the All Star Winners Trophy. Melvin developed a joy for coaching, therefore coached: Boys and Girls Basketball League of Harvey Johnson Junior High School in 1957, Howard Park Church Baseball League in 1952, Old Clifton High School in 1955, South Baltimore Midget League in Carroll Park in 1955. Melvin had a gift that just kept on giving. He was the leader of the Cub Scouts for many years. Cub Pack #529 under Melvin’s leadership received the National Scout Honor Unit Award Certificate in 1981 and 1985. After thirty-nine years of dedicated service at Western Electric Corporation, Melvin decided to retire from work, but not from public service. He served as a volunteer at Malcolm X, Baltimore City Public School until its closing. Melvin was a faithful member of the Lewin United Methodist Church until it’s merger with the Arlington United Methodist Church. Melvin was a member of the Three Generation Choir and the Senior Choir at Arlington-Lewin. He was preceded in death by three siblings, Marie, Bernice and Etta; and grandson, Shaun. To cherish him in memory: his daughter, Diane Gott-Bailey; his grandson, Lourell Bailey; four nephews, Harry, Robert, Sammy and William; niece, Angela; four great-grandchildren, Gabril, Asher, Javen and Diamante; son-in-law, Ronnie Bailey who monitored and managed his health care and appointments; a very dear and sincere friend, Liz Sellers who monitored his meals; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Melvin Gott

August 26, 1917 - August 12, 2012