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BELMONT - Donald Leroy "Duck" Melton, 73, passed away Jan. 9, 2013, after a lengthy illness.
He was born April 22, 1939, in Union County, S.C., to the late Joseph and Mamie Melton.
Donald is survived by his wife of 52 years, Myrtle Melton of Belmont, NC; two sons, Roger Melton (Elizabeth) and Wayne Melton (Elaine) all of Gastonia; twelve grandchildren, Brad, Crystal, Adam, Tony, Stephanie, Emily, Tiffany, Roger, Chris, John, Jerry and Robert; fourteen great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Melton of Thomasville.
Donald was preceded in death by one son, Donnie Melton.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Carothers Funeral Home, 312 W. 2nd Ave., Gastonia.
Burial will be at Gaston Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com.
Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia is serving the Melton family.
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so sorry for your families loss. he will be sadly missed. Greg and Kim and Samantha
kim sweet
January 11, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 11, 2013
So sorry for everyones loss. Love you miss Myrtle. Thinking of all of you. Love Paige
January 11, 2013
Pappy We love you and we miss you already and will never forget you. Thanks for everything you did for us!
Roger n Sisie
January 11, 2013
Sorry I can not be there with you. I send each of you my love and prayers.
I love you all and know Donald will be miss by many. He loved his family.
Lean on the Lord for confort and strength.
Love
Dwon and Faye Bridges
(cousin)
January 10, 2013
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