Melvin or “Boy” as he was affectionately referred to, was born on Dec. 26, 1930, in Champaign; the son of Melvin Max and Louise (Bridges) LeBaugh. His first job was working at his father’s coal company. After graduating from Uni High School, Melvin attended Kemper Military School in Boonville, Mo., before being drafted into the Army. He served in the Korean War as a lead tanker.

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