James Marion Melton, 74, of Hilliard, FL (formerly of Blackshear), passed away early Thursday morning, January 5, 2023, at Community Hospice in Fernandina Beach, FL.
Born November 12, 1947, in Waycross, he was a son of the late E.Z. and Mildred Scott Melton. He lived most of his life in Pierce County and retired from Spatola Shoe Factory. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Letha Todd Melton, his second wife, Jan Young; and three brothers, Dennis Melton, Billy Ray Melton and Eddie Melton.
Survivors include two children, Lisa Todd and Tony Todd (wife Imagene), both of Blackshear; six grandchildren, Don Wildes, Blackshear, Ashley Wildes (husband Michael Joyner), Hilliard, FL, Katie Rooks and Shelly Rooks, both of Waynesville, Tony Todd Jr., Blackshear and Jessie Sikes (wife Peggy), Alma; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three god-granddaughters, Amber Burney and Angie Guy, both of Blackshear and Sarah Mitchell of Waycross; two brothers, Jerry Melton (wife Dana), Waycross and Tommy Melton (wife Donna), Blackshear; two sisters-in-law, Sue Melton and Oveida Melton, both of Blackshear and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, from the chapel of Hart Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in the Blackshear City Cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
