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Ray Melton Obituary

Ray MeltonROCK HILL - Mr. Barney Ray Melton, 74, of 840 Lucas Street, Rock Hill, S.C., and formerly of Fort Mill, S.C., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2013, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, with the Revs. Carl Williams and Barry Yates officiating. A native of Rutherfordton, N.C., Mr. Melton was a son of the late George May and Hattie Ramsey Melton. He was a veteran of the Army Reserve and was also a member of Lighthouse Church. He served as a pastor in several local churches. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He never met a stranger. Surviving are his son, Timothy Ray Melton (Christy); two daughters, Debbie Spivey (Johnny) and Brenda Spivey (Ronnie); three brothers, Harold Melton, Sam Melton and Bruce Melton; a sister, Jermine Patterson; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Blackwell Melton. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Fort Mill Funeral Home and other times in the home of Linda Price, 1700 Hensley Road, Fort Mill. The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice & Community Care for their support and tender loving care of Mr. Melton and the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, 333 Hwy. 21 By-Pass, Fort Mill, SC 29715. Condolences may be left for the family at www.fortmillfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Herald on May 10, 2013.
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So sorry to hear about Ray. Our prayers are with your family.

Rev. Ron & Vicky Fite

May 14, 2013

Ray was a wonderful man. I met him at Eagles Cafe while my mom was battling cancer. He always had a comforting word and wise advise. He will be missed by all who know him. Prayers go out to the family rom my family.

Sheila Gupta

May 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

sylvia marlow

May 12, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

renee blackwell

May 11, 2013

Debbie, Brenda,christy, and Ronnie my heart and prayers go out to yall. if there is any thing i can do for yall please let me know.

Delaine williams

May 10, 2013

Ray will always be remembered as a faithful servant of the Lord. His family & my family go back many years..We will miss him dearly.

rhonda costner

May 10, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Moss Family

May 10, 2013

Brother Ray is a dear friend of my and me husband,David Schexnayder. A wonderful friend Ray was and I know we will see him again in heaven! We love you Ray!!

Cathy Schexnayder

May 10, 2013

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