Mr. John E. "Big John" Melton

Mr. John E. “Big John” Melton, the ninth child of John and Laura D. Gabbard Melton, passed away Sunday, December 6th, 2009 at the age of 73 at the Hazard ARH in Hazard, Kentucky. Born September 13th, 1936, he lived most of his life on Sexton Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers & three sisters.

He was a member of the Ellis Branch Baptist Church.

He is survived by his son: Charles Melton of Manchester, his daughter: Leona Dwelly of Manchester, his former wife: Marlene, one brother: Tommy Melton and his wife Geneva of South Lebanon, Ohio, two sisters: Bernice Reese of Norfolk, Virginia and Doris McCoy and her husband George of Dayton, Ohio.

Funeral Services for Mr. John E. “Big John” Melton will be conducted on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 at 12 PM at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the McDaniel Cemetery in the Sexton Creek Community.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 8th, after 6 PM at the Rominger Funeral Home Chapel.

Rominger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.