Randall Bruce "Randy" Melton

Randall Bruce "Randy" Melton obituary, Belleville, IL

Randall Bruce "Randy" Melton

Randall Melton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville on Feb. 19, 2026.
Randall (Randy) Bruce Melton, of Belleville was born and raised in Belleville, IL. He was born October 6, 1958 and passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville.

Randy was the owner and operator of a landscaping company which suited Randy well as he loved being outdoors. Randy's other passions included cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues, playing soccer, playing softball, fishing and golfing each Wednesday with his buddies. Randy also loved studying Civil War history.

He was preceded in death by his:

Parents: Joel M. and Etta M., nee Wagner, Melton
Nephew: Jon Michael Davis
Cousin: Kirk Melton
Brother-in-law: Jerry M. Davis

Surviving are his:

Brother and sisters

Jolene Melton Davis of Collinsville, IL
Greg (Debbie) Melton of Benton, AR
Melissa (Wally) Calhoun of Rincon, GA
Jill (Steve) Kennedy of Jacksonville, FL

Nieces and nephews

Julianne (Chris) Novich of Troy, IL
Jennifer (Jeremy) Brown of Pocahontas, IL
Joshua (Melissa) Davis of St. Louis, MO
Corey Melton
Zach Melton of Benton, AR
Brittany (Justin) Engen of Boise, ID
Chad Kennedy of Jacksonville, FL
Wade Calhoun
Alex Calhoun of Rincon, GA

Great-niece: Jocelynn Novich

Great-nephews

Aiden Novich
Max Davis
Emmett Davis
Simon Davis

Canine best friend: Atticus Finch

Visitation: Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home, 1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL.

Service: A brief memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Private family interment.

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Kurrus Funeral Home - Belleville

1773 Frank Scott Parkway West, Belleville, IL 62223

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