Henry “Lew” Meloan, 85, of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020.
Lew was born October 30, 1934 in Clarksville Missouri. A graduate of Louisiana High School in Louisiana, Missouri.
Lew graduated from the USMA, West Point, in the class of 1960. On June 8, 1960, he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. After pilot training he was stationed in Evreux, France for four years and in 1995 he spent two years in Columbus, Ohio. Lew flew the C130s and earned the rank of Captain before leaving the Air Force to work for Pan American World Airways. Lew became a Captain for Pan Am before the end of that company.
Following that event in December of 1991, Lew became a 747 Flight Instructor for the Pan Am International Flight Academy before relocating to Chattanooga. His love of numbers led him to many satisfying days doing taxes for H&R Block. Lew was a communicant of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Chattanooga, a member of the Clipper Pioneers, the Airline Pilots Association, and the West Point Associate of Graduates. His career allowed him to enjoy his deep appreciation of opera and classical music as he travelled the world.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen; son, Michael; daughter, Katherine (Tom Sexton); grandchildren, Henry Pierce, Lukas and Amara Sexton; brother, Fred (Sandy); nephew, Paul; niece, Sarah; cousin, Louise (Alton) Jenkins; three step children, Audrey Huff, Lynn Anne and Wayne Johnson; three step grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
A full military service at the Chattanooga National Cemetery will be held at a later time.
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Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.