James Marion Melton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Marion Melton of Hilliard, Florida, born in Waycross, Georgia, who passed away on January 5, 2023 at the age of 75. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Marion Melton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, E. Z. Melton and Mildred Scott Melton; his former wife Letha Todd Melton; his wife Jan Young; and his brothers, Dennis Melton, Billy Ray Melton and Eddie Melton.
He is survived by: his children, Lisa Todd of Blackshear and Tony Todd (Imagene) of Blackshear; his grandchildren, Don Wildes of Blackshear, Ashley Wildes (Michael Joyner) of Hilliard, Katie Rooks of Waynesvile, Shelly Rooks of Waynesville, Tony Todd, Jr. of Blackshear and Jessie Sikes (Peggy) of Alma; his brothers, Jerry Melton (Dana) of Waycross and Tommy Melton (Donna) of Blackshear; and his sisters-in-law, Sue Melton of Blackshear and Oveida Melton of Blackshear. He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild.
