Allen Leroy Melton

December 28, 1953 - January 5, 2020

Allen Leroy "Butch" Melton, 66, of Altavista passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the home of his son, Brian and daughter-in-law, Amanda. He was born December 28, 1953 in Altavista, a son of Reva Dowdy Melton of Lynch Station and the late A.L. Melton. He was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church and a retired CNA. Butch enjoyed carpentry, fishing and visits to Maggie Valley. He is survived by two sons, Brandon Melton and his wife, Suketa of Long Island and Brian Melton and his wife, Amanda of Altavista; and their mother, Deborah Melton; a brother, Kenneth Melton of Florida; three sisters, Linda Johns of Hurt, Carolyn Harris of Chatham, and Barbara Cole of Wheeling, WV; five grandchildren, Caleb, Danielle, Ethan, Bentley, and Tobias Melton; and special family, J.W. "Jake" Melton and Sherry M. Melton, MD. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 8, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the residence of his son, Brian and daughter-in-law, Amanda, 1939 Tabby Lane, Altavista and 6:00 until 8:30 p.m., at Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, please consider assisting in funerals expenses by visiting https://www.tmcfunding.com/funds/allen-leroy-melton/4163/ The entire family is extremely appreciative of the love and care his son, Brian and daughter-in-law, Amanda provided during Butch's time of need. Additionally, the family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Centra Hospice for their contribution to Butch's care.