John Edward "Jake" Melton's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2023 in Kannapolis, North Carolina

John Edward "Jake" Melton

August 26, 1943 - July 28, 2023 (79 years old)

Kannapolis, North Carolina

John Edward "Jake" Melton's obituary , Passed away on July 28, 2023 in Kannapolis, North Carolina

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Whitley's Funeral Home

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John Edward "Jake" Melton

August 26, 1943 - July 28, 2023 (79 years old)

Kannapolis, North Carolina

John Edward Melton Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Edward Melton (Kannapolis, North Carolina), who passed away on July 28, 2023 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Edward Melton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar John Melton and Nora Lee Aycoth Melton; his wife Paula King Melton; and his son Jason Craig Melton. He is survived by: his children, Derrick Scott Melton (Nikki Johnson) and Michaela Esbjerg; his grandchildren, Steven Melton (Brittany), Kristina Thomas (Tony), Justin Melton (Ashley), Christian Curry (Travis) and Barry Burke Jr.; his great grandchildren, Carver, Ledger, Cayden, Evelyn Melton, Jordyn Ingram, Autumn and Victoria Thomas; and his brother Darrell Melton (Carol).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitley's Funeral Home



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Aug 16

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Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel
1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083

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Aug 16

Burial

Carolina Memorial Park
601 Mt Olivet Rd, Concord, NC 28083

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