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Lewis Melton Obituary
Suffolk - Lewis R. Melton, passed away on September 25, 2015. A native of Tarboro, NC he was the son of the late Luther Melton Sr. and Carrie Collins Melton. He is predeceased by a sister Christine Melton Hitt, brothers; Mahlon Melton, Ray Melton, Victor Melton, and Luther Melton Jr. and a brother in law Joe Renfroe. Lewis was a Veteran of World War II and a retiree of Suffolk Public Schools. He was a member of Oakland United Christian Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Ginny Lee Melton the love of his life, two grandchildren; Kaitlin Collins Gudger and Cody Whitson Gudger whom he greatly adored, two sisters; Peggy Renfroe and Edith Bradley (Bennie), and nieces and nephews whom he loved.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday September 28, 2015 at 11 AM at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory 509 W. Washington St. Suffolk with Rev. James W. Browder III officiating. Burial will be at Newman Memorial Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday September 27, 2015 at the funeral home from 6-7:30 PM. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sherry Ashburn and Shirley Boone. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Chuckatuck Vol. Fire Dept. P.O. Box 2164 Suffolk, VA 23432 or just be good to somebody and make a kind gesture, visit a shut-in or someone less fortunate. Condolences may be offered at www.RWBakerFH.com.
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Karen Burchinal
October 6, 2019
Lewis was my principal when I taught in Lawrenceville, VA. I remember how thrilled he was when Ginny Lee was born. Wonderful person who will be missed.
September 26, 2015
Loved Lewis Melton.....upon arriving in Chuckatuck to teach, he lived in our cottage in side yard at Meadowbrook Farm. He was very straight forward but a great sense of humor. Always pushed his students to do the very best!!!! Love to the family...
Edna-Brooks Saunders Wilson
Sue Dail Pittman
September 26, 2015
I am saddened to hear this. Had it not been for the interest he took in me as a student, I would still be in high school. Sue Dail Pittman, 1966 1st Graduating Class of John Yeates HS.
Debbie Carr
September 26, 2015
Lewis will be missed. May God bless his family, you are in my prayers.
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