Howard Gene Melton

HOWARD “GENE” MELTON

ROCKY MOUNT – Howard “Gene” Melton, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Born in Halifax County, NC, on May 23, 1938, he was the son of the late Jesse James Melton and Annie Hughes Eason Melton. He was also preceded in death by his infant sister, Mary Leona Melton, and his brothers, Harry James Melton and Jesse Daniel “J.D.” Melton.

Gene retired from Sears and Montgomery Ward as an electrical technician after over 30 years. A true family man through and through, he cherished his children, and they considered him the best dad ever. Never one to meet a stranger, he was always willing to offer a friendly helping hand to anyone he came across. A devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and good friend to many, Gene will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Gene is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Jane Stevenson Melton; his son, Gene Melton, II; his daughter, Myra LeAnn Melton; his sister, Margaret Melton Taylor and husband, Glenn; his sister-in-law Judy Melton; his caretaker whom he considered family, Della Mangum; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A Private Funeral Service to celebrate Gene’s life will be held at a later date with burial at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel of Memories Mausoleum.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.