James Alvis Melton
October 20, 1941 ~ May 27, 2020
James Alvis Melton, 79, Glasgow, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at his son’s residence in Chipley, Florida. The Cumberland County native was the son of the late Charlie and Vinnie Blakley Melton. He was a retired farmer and plumber, having worked for Furlong Farms, and was a member of the Old Zion Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Brenda Joyce Coulter Melton, on January 3, 2020.
Survivors include four children: Melinda Mayhew and husband John of Glasgow, Susan Clark of Edmonton, Anthony Melton and wife Samantha of Bon Ayr, and Danny Melton and wife Flo of Florida; one sister, Jennie Cissell and her husband of Louisville; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home with burial in the Union #1 Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10 am Saturday at the funeral home.
Due to health concerns caused by Covid-19, the number of attendees at any given time will be limited, social distancing is required, and face coverings are recommended.
Prayers for the family James was such a kind man and looked after Brenda at NHC now he is at peace with her Go Rest High On That Mountain he was a wonderful man took care of him at NHC
So sorry for your loss he was a good man… U and your family is in my prayers
left but living in the hearts of so many
James u will be missed u was a wonderfull fader n law and Brenda was great mother n law has some wonderfull sister n law and brother n law had and wonderfull family I felt very welcome you all will be missed love you all take care each and every one of you. Until me meet. again love y’all. Sincerlly Martha. Wilson