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Mike Melton
GIRARD - Mike Melton, 62, of Girard, passed away Friday morning, February 15, 2013, at his residence in Girard, IL.
Mike was born on October 20, 1950, to Harry and Alice (Leer) Melton in Honolulu, HI. He graduated from Petersburg High School with the class of 1969 and attended 4 years of college. Mike also served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He married Karen Johnson on June 2, 1973, in Forsyth, IL.
Mike was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Springfield for 25 years and enjoyed playing golf in his spare time.
Mike is survived by two sons, Shane Melton (Mindy) of Girard and Daniel Melton of Thayer; grandson, Ford; mother, Alice Melton of Springfield, IL; two brothers, Pat Melton (Sara) of Petersburg, IL, and Harry Melton (Teresa) of Florissant, MO; sister, Christine Melton of Utah; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Harry Melton.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2013, at Camp Butler National Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Inter Veterans Burial Detail.
Memorials are suggested to the Oak Leaf Country Club.
Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Shay and Gary Malcom
February 21, 2013
To the family....You have our deepest sympathy
and will be in our prayers. We both worked with Mike for many years before our retirement. He was loyal friend who will be greatly missed.
Tammy Nichols
February 20, 2013
Karen, Shane and Daniel, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May happy memories comfort you during this time.
Doreen Boehme
February 19, 2013
Daniel- I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.
February 18, 2013
very sorry to hear this shane,my prayers are with u and ur family.
February 18, 2013
For Grandpa.
Love, Ford
Kathy & Roger Collins
February 18, 2013
Shane, Mindy and Ford
We are sorry to hear of your dads passing. Wish we could have meet him.
Sending you our sympathy and praying for your family. We love you very much Shane. KK & RO RO
Yvonne and Roger Bedell
February 17, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Bonnie Dennis
February 17, 2013
Karen Shan and Daniel I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families
Bob and Beth Ruggles/Szillagyi
February 17, 2013
Harry, Teresa, Luke, Ethan and family,
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. If there is anything we can do, let us know.
Brenna Boston
February 17, 2013
Karen, Shane, Daniel, Harry and Teresa my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
February 17, 2013
Shane and family
I was saddened to hear of your loss. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Fill your heart with happy memories, it helps.
Shirley Worth
David & Tricia Hoskins
February 17, 2013
Shane, Mindy and Family,
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Becky Rokita
February 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers.
doris webb
February 17, 2013
my prayers and thoughts are with the family
Kathy Lenahan
February 17, 2013
My thoughts and prayers with Mike's Family!!!
David Magee
February 17, 2013
Although I never saw Mike after we graduated from high school, he was a good friend during those years.When Mike decided to do something, he did it and put a tremendous effort forth to do it. I am happy that I was a friend of his during those high school years and my prayers are with you.
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