Background
Melvin, Ben Watson was born on March 27, 1926 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ben Watson and Virginia (Darden) Melvin.
Petroleum and chemical manufacturing executive
Melvin, Ben Watson was born on March 27, 1926 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Ben Watson and Virginia (Darden) Melvin.
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Engineering, University Delaware, 1950.
With, Éleuthère Irénée duPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1950-1991; retired, Éleuthère Irénée duPont de Nemours & Company, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, 1991.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1944-1946. Member AICE, Society Plastics Engineers, Southern Chemical Industry, Wilmington Country Club. M C.
Married Elizabeth Cooper Hershey, May 10, 1952. Children— Ben W., Landis Anne, Thomas C., Mark C.