Photo courtesy of JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Dr. John William Melton, III, 78, of Lake Charles passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 in a local hospital surrounded by his family.
Dr. Melton was born in 1939 in Rome, GA and has lived nearly fifty years in Lake Charles. He was a 1957 graduate of Baton Rouge High School, and then attended LSU where he was President of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Thereafter, he was a graduate of Louisiana State University Medical School. He served his residency in New Orleans and in 1970 moved to Lake Charles to fulfill the need for an Urologist. He retired in 2005 having dedicated his practice to the communities of Southwest Louisiana. He was well respected by his peers and patients; his accreditations and achievements are too numerous to list. Dr. Melton’s passion was helping people. His greatest love was his family. He was an avid outdoorsman, having enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, manicuring his lawn and developing the neighborhood pond. Dr. Melton was the son of the first minister of First Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge and a member of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church of Lake Charles.
He leaves to honor his memory, his loving wife of fifty-six years, Nancy LeLaurin Melton of Lake Charles; three sons, John William Melton, IV of Lake Charles; Kevin George Melton and wife Shona of Hathaway and Todd Holman Melton and wife Kim of Lake Charles; one daughter, Kelly Melton DiCristo and husband John of Charlotte, NC; eleven grandchildren, Robin Onxley and husband Cody, Rachel Melton, John William Melton, V, Alyssa DiCristo, John DiCristo, Lindsay DiCristo, Justin Melton, Kylie Melton, Philip Melton, Matthew Melton and Marianne Melton; two great-grandchildren, Tristan Onxley and Charlee Grace Onxley; three sisters, Mary Newman of Pensacola, FL, Anne McElveen of Baton Rouge and Della Pierce of Covington; sister-in-law, Ann LeLaurin Schwab and husband John of Oscar; and many nieces, nephews and countless dear friends. He also leaves his precious baby dog, Gypsy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John William Melton, Jr. and Della Stone Melton and one brother, George Richard Melton.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Pastor’s Nanette Cagney and Toby Osburn will officiate. Visitation Monday will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. Visitation Tuesday will be from 9:00 AM until the time of service in the church. Interment services Tuesday will be at 3:00 PM in Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge.
Memorial donations may be made to thefoundation@lakecharlesmemorialhospital, 1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601; lcmh.com or St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 4020 Hodges Street, Lake Charles, LA 70605.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Denny & Patty Primeaux
October 16, 2018 | Holmwood, LA | Friend
Uncle John was a lot of things to me. Tough but kind. Demanded respect but was forgiving of mistakes I made. Always welcomed me. Outdoorsman. Great physician. Mentor.
He taught me a lot about medicine. Sutured my chin, pulled a toothpick out of my foot. Looked at my eye after I was struck by a mullet(true story). Treated me for ankle cellulitis. Looked at Todd's eye after I sprayed off in it(we were young and I was dumb).
Without your interest in me and nudging me...
Kyle Schwab
August 22, 2018 | Baton Rouge, LA
My sincere condolences to the family at this difficult time. May you all seek God for comfort, peace, strength and support (2 Cor 1:3).
N L
August 22, 2018
what a handsome man, so sorry that he has gone on to be with our Lord and savior , Blessing to you and your beautiful family
Patsy Manuel
August 20, 2018 | Lake Charles, LA
So sorry for your loss of Johns earthly life, but joyful for his eternity without pain and suffering. Enjoyed reading of the blessings of all the kids and grandkids! Also, I didnt know he was a Baton Rouge boy I graduated BRHS in 1968. May your grief lessen with time and family love
Beverly Travis (Lumpkin )
August 19, 2018 | Temple, TX | Neighbor
Nancy,
You have our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for the love and care that you and John always showed Emily through the years. It means so much to me! I always loved to hear Emily talk about how Papa would tease her and Lindsay. He will be missed dearly.
Love,
Stephanie and Derek Thompson
Stephanie Thompson
August 17, 2018 | Charlotte, NC | Friend
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew John from the BRHS golf team in the tenth grade.
Larry Champagne
August 16, 2018 | Sugar Land, TX | Friend
The world lost not only the greatest Doctor, husband, father, grandfather, friend, but for many, many years he was my Boss and friend and a great one he was. Nancy, John, Kelly, Todd and Kevin I am so sorry for your loss but the love he had for his family was the greatest.
Kelly Templin (Cooley)
Former Receptionist
Kelly Templin (Cooley)
August 15, 2018 | DeQuincy, LA | Coworker
Nancy, so sorry to learn of your loss. Ive known John since 3rd grade at convention street school. Thanks for sharing the wonderful video. It shows his beautiful family and wonderful life. Sending sincere sympathy to all of you. Lucie Barillier Gruman
Lucie Barillier Gruman
August 15, 2018 | Apple Valley, MN | Classmate