George Harold Melton
June 28, 1959 - November 24, 2021
George Harold Melton, 62, of 1033 Eighth Street, Altavista died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Fox Melton for forty-one years. He was born June 28, 1959 in Lynchburg, a son of the late Joseph Wayne Melton and Myrtle Cox Barley. He was a retired supervisor of Universal Electric/Magnatek and a U.S. Navy veteran. George enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching TV. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Brandon Melton and his wife, Fallon of Gretna; three brothers, Dale Melton, J.W. Melton and his wife, Cindy, and Freddie Melton and his wife, Dawn; and two grandsons, Lucas and Noah. He was preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Neighbors. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Altavista Memorial Park by Larry Evans, Minister with interment to follow at Altavista Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Altavista Memorial Post 36 and Gretna Post 232. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m., at the funeral home and other times at the residence.
George Harold Melton, 62, of 1033 Eighth Street, Altavista died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia Fox Melton for forty-one years. He was born June 28, 1959 in Lynchburg, a son of the... View Obituary & Service Information