Melton Ivan Futrell
July 21, 1930 ~ June 1, 2014
Melton Ivan Futrell, age 83, passed away peacefully Sunday June 1, 2014. Born in Murfreesboro on July 21, 1930, the son of the late Fitzhugh Lee Futrell and Learlie Davis Futrell. He was preceded in death by eight siblings.
Melton served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired as a truck driver with Carolina Freight. A faithful member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church, Melton held several positions within the church including Sunday School teacher, Superintendent of Sunday School, Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Deacon, and his most loved position as usher.
A loving husband, daddy, grandaddy and great papa, he leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Evangeline Futrell; daughters, Debra Ackerman and husband Ken, Beth Smith and husband Chad; grandchildren, Elaine Ackerman, Rosanna Stubblefield and husband Richard, Kenneth Ackerman and wife Ramona; great-grandchildren, Justin Jordan, Lily Ackerman, Christopher Ackerman, Rebekah Stubblefield and Eva Stubblefield. He will also be remembered by six living siblings plus numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home followed by a graveside service 3:30pm at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimers Research or West Edgecombe Baptist Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Wednesday 6/4, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Wednesday 6/4, 3:30 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Love ya Uncle Ham give all the loved ones in heaven a BIG hug
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Thinking of you all during this time. Lisa Worrell Reid
Dear Aunt Red, Debra, Beth, and family. We loved Uncle Ham very much. He will be greatly missed. We love you, Terri Futrell Hobson and family.
Love you Uncle Ham. Rest in peace.
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We love you and miss you so much Granddaddy!! Richard, Rosanna, Rebekah & Eva
Just remember Jehovah God is always with you. Hes the whisper of leaves as you walk down the street. Hes the cool hand on your brow, when you are not feeling well. Hes your breath in the air on a cold winters day. Hes the sound of rain that lulls you to sleep. Hes the color of the rainbow. Your God lives in side your laughter. Hes the place you come from. Hes your first home. Hes the map you follow with every step you take. Hes your first love, first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on the earth can separate you, not time, not space. .not even death. He promises us that we will see our loved ones again. God can not lie.(Titus 12)