Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Harry Melton Obituary
Harry Jefferson Melton, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2022, following an illness of the past few months.
Harry attended Newport Grammar School and Cocke County High School and went to work at Stokely Van Camp at age seventeen.
When he retired from ConAgra, he had the second-most seniority at the local plant. He enjoyed his co-workers tremendously over the years.
He loved "hanging out" at Knowles Market and talking about history, guns, and old movies with all he met.
Harry was a Christian and said he "was ready to meet his Maker" as his health declined.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Harry & Eloise Melton; his half-sisters, Tommie Samples and Ina Jane Kyker; his nephew and niece, Joe Samples and Janie Littleton; step-son, Kenny Murr; and sister in-law, Geraldine McMahan. He is survived by his wife, Faye Murr Melton and her daughters, Sharon (Terry) Smallwood and Debbie (Larry) Seaton. Harry is also survived by his nephew Tommy (Karen) Smith and their daughters Leta (Jason) Watson and Melina (Mark) Baird; niece, Lisa Caldwell and her children Lindsay (Jordan) Ratliff and Travis Caldwell; nephew Jeff Kyker; sisters-in-law, Letitia (Glenn) Malone and Kaye Steelman; and numerous friends, cousins, and other relatives.
The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff of Smoky Mountain Hospice for their care of Harry over the past several months.
The family is also grateful to the caregivers who made it possible for Harry to spend his last couple of months at home: Tammie Moore, Tammy Kyker, Debbie Nelson, Amanda Stuart, Damon "Andy" Dunkel, and Cassie McGhee.
A graveside service was held at the Melton plot in Union Cemetery at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Smoky Mountain Hospice chaplain Danny Hill officiated.
Friends may sign the condolence register or online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Manes Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Harry Melton
Sponsored by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Harry Melton's name
Memorial Events
for Harry Melton
Funeral services provided by:
Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821
How to support Harry's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Harry Melton's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
