Melvin Keith Chism

Siblings: Mary Sue Dyer, Sylvia Chism, Narvilla Woody, Novella Bender, Marvin Chism, and Arvin Chism, All of which, preceded him in death.

After graduating high school, he served 5 years in the United States Marine Corps, where he last ranked as an E5 Sargent.

Last duty was aboard aircraft carrier USS Independence in the Mediterranean

Jun 1966-Feb 1967 VMA-324 "Vagabonds", 2nd Marine Airwing, MAG-31

After the USMC, he acquired employment through IBM in Frankfort Ky, which led him to his home, Tucson, which he loved. He retired from IBM after 40 years and spent time with family and friends, while most certainly including his TTT breakfasts that he loved so much.

He is survived by his wife, Gail L Chism (Tucson), his daughter Melaina Chism Fulkerson (Kentucky), daughter Rita Cantrell, and son Jason Willerup (Lupita), both of Tucson. Grandchildren; Casey De Buysere (Ky), Devin De Buysere (Fl), Isaiah Gonzales (Ky), Bella De Buysere (Ky), Briana Rojel, Bailey George, Cainan George, Mateo Willerup, and Reina Willerup all from Tucson, along with friends as well as current/former IBM colleagues, neighbors and breakfast buddies.

He was an avid University of Arizona basketball fan and season ticket holder for almost 40 years (Go Cats!) as well as a NASCAR fan who often spent his time watching the Arizona Diamondbacks and other sports.