Travis Leon Melton Obituary (1952 - 2018)

Travis Leon Melton, age 65, of Lonesome Pine Trail, went to be with his savior on Feb. 20. He was resting in his home at his passing. He will be missed dearly by his family. He left behind his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley. His two children, Michael Melton and Kimberly Harkleroad, and their spouses, Sherry and Matt. He had four grandchildren, Courtney Conner, Tristan Melton, Cash, and Colton Harkleroad. Three great grandchildren Trinity and Lynli Conner, and Torin Cade Melton. His brother Jere and wife Debra Crumley, and his sister Robin and husband Dennis Saylor. His nieces Kris Collins and Jennifer Saylor. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Marion and Iretus Melton, and nephews Randy Crumley, and David Saylor. He was an active deacon at Greenelawn Baptist Church. He retired from Parker after 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, who traveled to several states pursuing his pastime. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 1-3pm & 5-7pm at Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown & Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 1-2pm at GreeneLawn Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow visitation, at 2pm. with Rev. Michael Melton and Rev. Clyde Swatzell officiating. Interment will be in Carter's Station Cemetery at Albany. In lieu of flowers the family would request that donations in his honor be made to the Gideon's. Travis Leon Melton, age 65, of Lonesome Pine Trail, went to be with his savior on Feb. 20. He was resting in his home at his passing. He will be missed dearly by his family. He left behind his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley. His two children, Michael Melton and Kimberly Harkleroad, and their spouses, Sherry and Matt. He had four grandchildren, Courtney Conner, Tristan Melton, Cash, and Colton Harkleroad. Three great grandchildren Trinity and Lynli Conner, and Torin Cade Melton. His brother Jere and wife Debra Crumley, and his sister Robin and husband Dennis Saylor. His nieces Kris Collins and Jennifer Saylor. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Marion and Iretus Melton, and nephews Randy Crumley, and David Saylor. He was an active deacon at Greenelawn Baptist Church. He retired from Parker after 30 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, who traveled to several states pursuing his pastime. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 1-3pm & 5-7pm at Jeffers Funeral Service Downtown & Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 1-2pm at GreeneLawn Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow visitation, at 2pm. with Rev. Michael Melton and Rev. Clyde Swatzell officiating. Interment will be in Carter's Station Cemetery at Albany. In lieu of flowers the family would request that donations in his honor be made to the Gideon's. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Travis Leon Melton, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. print Print Obituary