It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Richard E. Melton of Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on November 2, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Richard leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Marie Edgington Melton; his parents, Eleanor Drake and Talvin R. Melton; his children, Ted Melton and Tina Melton Fralix (Jason Fralix); and his grandchildren, Cooper Ashton Melton, Tanner Fralix and Taylor Fralix.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 6th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home (1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, November 7th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the St. John Catholic Church (3921 St Johns Ave, Charleston, SC 29405). The military honors was held on Friday, November 8th 2024 at the Beaufort National Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James A Mc Alister Funeral Home

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Nov 06

Visitation

James A. McAlister Funeral Home
1620 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407

Thu

Nov 07

Mass of Christian Burial

St. John Catholic Church
3921 St Johns Ave, Charleston, SC 29405

Fri

Nov 08

Military honors

Beaufort National Cemetery

November 5, 2024

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November 4, 2024

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“Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Dickie and his family. We were nothing but honored to have him as our cousin and friend. He was a loyal and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. A true patriot who will live in our hearts forever!”