Al Melton, age 77, of Webb City passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 in Oklahoma.
He was born on December 13, 1938 in Nevada, Missouri to Don Melton and Margaret (Widman) Melton. After graduation from Walker High School he joined the United States Navy in 1956 and took boot in San Diego, California. From there he went on to class A school in Chicago, and from there on to Norfolk, Virginia to serve on the ship U.S.S. Chuckawan. Al then received his honorable discharge in Norfolk, Virginia in November of 1959. He then returned to Missouri where he did many jobs before retiring from Williams Natural Gas where he was a pipeliner.
He married Norma (Copeland, Hawkins) Melton on August 27, 1989 and she preceded him in death on June 30, 2005. Al was also preceded by a son, Steven Melton and a step-daughter, Nancy Eden. He is survived by his daughters, Ricky and Donna; step-children, Jim Hawkins and wife Susan, Janet Cook and husband Ron, Rosemary Combs and husband Ron; brother, Jim Melton and wife Suzanne; a son-in-law, Jim Eden; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors and Reverend Bob Easton officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Peterson Outdoor Ministry in his memory.
Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.
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