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Charles Melton Obituary

CHARLES B. MELTON, 73, of Fort Wayne, died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, at Dupont Hospital. Born Feb. 16, 1933, in Kentucky, he was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired in 1995 from Perfection Biscuit Company after 35 years. He is survived by sons, Charles B. and favorite daughter-in-law, Buffy Melton Jr. and Brian K. Melton, both of Fort Wayne; daughters, Jane (John) Clark and Cherie Barney, both of Fort Wayne; and grandchildren, Stacey, Andy, Joseph, Jeffery, Phillip, Charlie, Jonathan and Lynnsey. He was loved by many brothers, sisters and family members. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Johnnie Louise Melton. Funeral service is 3 p.m. Saturday, with visitation two hours prior, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to Parkview Home Health and Hospice. To sign the guest book or send condolences, please visit www.covingtonmemorial.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Oct. 12, 2006.

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Dawn Melton-Bragg

October 24, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with your families at this difficult time. I am sorry for writing so late, I just found out. Unlce Chuck was a great man, always so kind and brought a smile to everyone's face. If there is anything I can do for you please contact me. He will truely be missed.

Anne Kelly

October 13, 2006

I am very sorry for your loss. I am a co worker of Cherie and the way she talked about her dad he was very special.

Diana Melton

October 13, 2006

Brian, Chuckie, Buffy, Cheri, & Jane,
Although it has been a while, I thought about your father often. He was a kind and gentle man. He and your mother always made me feel welcome and loved. Be at peace that they are together again. My prayers are with you.

Richard & Donna Gibson

October 12, 2006

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Marianne and Doug Ely

October 12, 2006

To Jane Clark and the Family of Charles Melton,

We wish to express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. Charles will be fondly remembered. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Nettie Walls

October 12, 2006

Robert & Nettie Walls
Friends of Bob & Annabelle Melton
So sorry for your loss

Jesse Pepple

October 12, 2006

Deepest Condolences go out to Cherie and her family. It is such a pleasure to work with Cherie and it saddens me for her to have to experience the loss of her father. God bless.

Jane and Stu Huffman

October 12, 2006

From Brown County friends of Bob and Annabelle Melton.

Steve & Stefanie Gore

October 12, 2006

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. From friends of Bob and Annabelle Melton in Brown County.

nadonna webb

October 12, 2006

You are in ny prayers nadonna

Di Ludwig

October 12, 2006

What a nice man your father was. He was always pleasant when I would go over to Cherie's house. You can all be so proud of the fact that you all did so much for him and I know that he knew that you all loved him very much. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. You all have my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Di

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