Russell Donald Melton
May 23, 1956 ~ July 15, 2014
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Russell Donald Melton, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Born in Nash County on May 23, 1956, he is the son of the late Robert Melton and the late Neaner Mae Faithful Melton. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Ben Melton and Ronnie Melton. He was employed for seventeen years at Helena Chemical Company. His love for the land and agriculture made him a friend to all farmers.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, sisters, Frances Pittman (Graham) of Pine Knoll Shores, NC, Alice Moore (Steve) of Morehead City, NC, Cathy Hubbard of Roanoke Rapids, NC and brother; John Eric Melton (Leslie) of Birmingham, AL; along with seven nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, July 18, 2014, 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A service to remember him will be held at 11:00am Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home with Dr. Jody Wright officiating. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Enfield, NC.
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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Friday 7/18, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 7/19, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery
23 Justice Branch Road
Enfield, NC 27823
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Frances and Graham, and Family, Mancel and I send prayers for each of you. So sorry to hear of Rusty passing. We were at Salter Path and did not know until we got home late today. Mancel & Frances (Tippette) Crisp
My prayers & thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May God hold you & give you peace & strength. The death of a loved one is really the hardest thing that we have to go thou, in our life time. We can take much comfort, from family & friends. Take comfort thou Gods word, the Bible. John 316 tells of the love that God & his son has for us. What a wonderful gift we have been granted to see our loved ones again.
I just found out today that Rusty had passed. I’m still sort of numb and shocked. He lived just up the road from me growing up and we were childhood buddies. We were the same age. It was always fun at his house with all those brothers and sisters. They were a fun bunch. It was never quiet, that’s for sure. We had our share of great childhood memories (and mischief) especially with Rusty’s older brother Ronnie around. He was the one all us little squirts looked up to and to (ahem) tell us about life. Great storytellers were they all. And FORD was their vehicle of choice. No Chevrolets for them. Many a good natured arguement would erupt over this dispute. And I didn’t even know how to drive yet. I will always remember Rusty fondly. My deepest condolences to his family.