Michael-Mellon-Obituary

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Michael E. Mellon

Shelby, North Carolina

Sep 20, 1953 – Sep 24, 2022

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September 20, 1953
DIED
September 24, 2022
LOCATION
Shelby, North Carolina

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Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby Obituary

Michael Eugene Mellon, 69, passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 in Shelby, NC. Born in Cleveland County on September 20, 1953, he was the son of the late J.D. Mellon and Ruth Walker Mellon. 

Mike is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ruth Bowen Mellon, his two sisters, Kathy Hoyle and...

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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. My name is Bobby Hopper and I had the great honor of working with Mike at Eaton corporation for several years he taught me a lot his teachings were of excellence but more important than that he became my friend and we had a great time being teammates for several years I'm going to miss you Mike may God bless you and all of your family!!!

michael was a friend in school always a gentleman

If you never met this man you missed alot ! He had a heart as big as Texas ! From knowing me since I was a 5 year old kid, to you co signing my 1st flip house, to you and Ruth being in our wedding and having the same anniversary day as us , to me and Ruth holding your hands as you went to Heaven, to being your Pallbearer, I loved you more than words can say but thanks for everything you did for me and family ! Can't wait to see you again in Heaven ! LOVE YOU !!!

Mike was a beautiful person inside and out. Would always I love you at the of a conversation. Would always offer you a piece of candy. I worked with Mike and Eaton and always considered him as a close friend. God took an angel. God bless you Ruth and your family.

I always enjoyed being around Mike. A good pleasant guy. So sorry to hear of his passing. Glad I got to see him recently. Prayers to you all and the Peace of God surround your family. Butch Greene...

Mike was a good Friend to my Brother- Stephen Price. They were Classmates. I remember him well. Always Smiling- Always Happy. Prayers for the Family- Kathy, you know you’ve always been Special! Love to All!

Ruth, Gary & I were so very sorry to learn of Mike's passing. He was such a treasure & a great friend to my Mom, Dad & me during the time I was running back & forth taking care of them. He jumped at any chance to help, kept them in buttermilk & made sure to visit dressed as Santa at Christmas. May your memories be sweet & may you be comforted knowing Mike was much loved by so many people. The crown he placed at Jesus' feet Saturday was overflowing with stars from the precious good deeds he...

So sorry to read of Mike a true friend doubles our happiness and divides our grief Mike was a true friend who went the extra mile to help anyone in trouble pray Gods peace for his family during this trying time

Mike will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him, he was a true friend to many people. He had a heart of gold and a real passion for helping others. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers always.