FUNERAL HOME

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive

Gastonia, North Carolina

Donald Melton Obituary

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.

Published by Gaston Gazette on Jan. 11, 2013.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Melton

Not sure what to say?





5 Entries

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

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in Donald Melton's name

Memorial Events
for Donald Melton

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park

2205 Williamsburg Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054

How to support Donald's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Donald Melton's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more