Thomas C. "T.C." MELTON

Thomas C. "T.C." MELTON obituary

Thomas C. "T.C." MELTON

Thomas MELTON Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 3, 2009.
MELTON, Thomas C. "T.C.", went to his eternal home on Monday, November 2, 2009. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife of 55 years, Neva; two beloved children, Thomas C. Melton Jr. (Barbara), and Toni Melton Ostrowski (Ed); five wonderful and outstanding grandchildren whom he adored, Christopher Scruggs (Jessica), Chase and Daniel Melton, Faris and Alanna Ostrowski; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Remains rest at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, where family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Nelsen Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Road, Sandston, Va. 23150, or to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 22, 2009

Willa Ward posted to the memorial.

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Willa Ward

November 22, 2009

Mrs. Melton, Toni and Tommy,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. The love that this man gave to each of you will carry you through many years.

Jennifer Klotz

November 4, 2009

Dear Neva and family,
Thank you for allowing me the honor of helping to care for "TC" on his sacred journey. I will remember him as a kind and loving man with a quiet strength. God bless and comfort you all in your time of sorrow.

Carolyn Milby

November 4, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Al & Becky Martin

November 4, 2009

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

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