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1945
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2024
Bill Melton Obituary
Bill Melton was a longtime third baseman for the Chicago White Sox who became the first Sox player to lead the American League in home runs when he accomplished the feat in 1971.
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Damian n Ellis
January 19, 2025
we will be praying for the family of bill Melton and the Chicago Whitle sox team and staff he is a good player and a TV announcer for the Chicago whitle sox on NBC sports Chicago and Fox sports Chicago also sports channel and now Chicago sports network and ESPN radio 1000 we going to miss bill Melton your in Christ Damian Ellis & family from Chicago illinois
Sharon and Jay Pinsky
January 19, 2025
Thinking of you. Tess. Just heard about service yesterday . We both wish. you well.
Jack Neumann
December 11, 2024
My sincere thoughts are with you Tess and your family on the passing of Bill. I had the pleasure of talking to him many times when I was a seasonal visitor in Arizona. I have great memories of those conversations. Sincerely, Jack Neumann
Carson Loveless
December 10, 2024
Condolences to his family
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Mr. Jr.
December 9, 2024
My condolences.
DE
December 7, 2024
My deepest sympathy is with the Melton´s family and friends during this time of grief and sorrow. May Almighty God ( Psalm chapter 83 verse 18 ) comfort you all.
Bill Weston
December 7, 2024
My condolences to your family. May you find comfort through God´s word the Bible. May our Heavenly Father keep Bill in his memory.
Jay Samuel
December 6, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Melton Family. I met Bill years ago. When he was able to he attended many charitable events. I remember him comgin to the Chicago Baseball Cancer Charities and Ron Kittle's Indiana Sports Charity. He ALWAYS had time to say hello, talk to you about baseball and/or just to see how you are doing. Bill is becoming the rare breed of professional athletes who would stop and talk to friends & acquaintances & strangers making them feel important and appreciated. RIP Bill. I'm sure Bill Veeck already has plans for you in the Field of Dreams.
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