Herman Melton Obituary

Herman Melton
Herman Lucolia Melton, 88 of Casar-Lawndale Road, Casar passed away, Friday,
September 7, 2018 at Peak Resources in Shelby.
Born March 13, 1930 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Jenes
Melton and Maudie Beatty Melton. He was retired from Henredon Furniture.
Mr. Melton was a member of Christian Fellowship Church and former member of
Casar Baptist Church. He was also a charter member of Casar Volunteer Fire
Department. He served in the US Army during The Korean War.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers, Zeno,
Everett, Fay, Vosco, Rosco and Fred Melton; and three sisters, Annie Melton,
Ethel Guffey and Pat Bingham.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Maude Kathryn Gettys Melton; two
daughters, Myra Douglass and husband, Lee of Casar and Melody Roberts and
husband, David of Shelby three grandchildren, Laura Roberts, Madelyne
Douglass and Brody Douglass; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 9, 2018, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at
Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home, Fallston
A funeral service will be on Sunday at 3:00 PM in the Stamey-Tysinger
Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Hunt officiating.
Burial will follow in the Casar Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christian Fellowship Church, PO Box 303, Lawndale,
NC 28090.
A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com
Arrangements entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center,
Fallston.

Published by Shelby Star on Sep. 9, 2018.
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I worked with Herman back in the sixties at PPG Industries on construction. I remember him as a gentle giant. Very humble and friendly. God rest his soul. Terry Houser, SN.

Terry Houser

September 12, 2018

Grief can be hard, even harder with the loss of a dear love one. May your memories be long and your grief be brief, as God give you the strength beyond normal not only now but in the days to come.

James

September 11, 2018

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