Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

Obituary For MR. EDDIE GRAHAM MELTON, SR.

EDDIE G. MELTON SR. was born June 6, 1934 to the late James and Rebecca Melton. He peacefully departed this life on May 16, 2021 at Atrium Health Hospice, Monroe, NC surrounded by his children. He attended the public schools of Anson County. Eddie worked at Edwards Wood Products in Marshville, NC for over 20 years. Later retiring from Edwards in September 2000. He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Galilee AME Zion Church where he served as a Trustee and Assistant Chairman. He loved his church family and keeping the grass cut. He also loved singing and formed a gospel quartet group called the “Troublesome Five.” His passion was visiting his family and working on tractors for those near and far. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cason Melton; nine brothers and six sisters. He leaves to cherish his memories: four sons, James (Lena Mae) Melton of Morven, NC, Alvin (Andrea) Melton of Columbia, SC,. Charles Melton of Morven, NC; Eddie (Andrea) Melton Jr. of Morven, NC and one daughter, Rosemary Melton of the home. A special nephew, Sylvester (Gloria) Sanders of Fayetteville, NC and a special niece, Cindy (John) Wiggins of Wadesboro, NC. Two sisters-in-law, Lucille Melton of Morven, NC and Annie Cason of Charlotte, NC. One brother-in-law, Sherman Hyatt of Columbia, SC. Ten grandchildren, James, Trai, Jarvis, Ayesha, DJ (Buckwheat), Curtis, Fantasia, Aliyah, Nivea, and General. Six great grands. A very special friend, Mr. T.C. Covington of Morven, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that he loved dearly.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, May 22, 2021, 11:00am, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the Melton Family Plot of Galilee AME Zion Church Cemetery, Morven, North Carolina.

The Melton Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:30-11:00am at Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The public viewing for Mr. Melton will be on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 4:30-6:30pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

Smith's Funeral Directors require that a face mask/covering be worn upon entry and at all times while in the funeral home.

Guest Book

I WILL NEVER FORGET HOW GOOD YOU WERE TO ME AND MY FAMILY, YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED UNCLE GRIM! LOVE YOU TUWANA

- na

Our prayers are sent to the entire family. We love all of you.

- Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Daughter of Mary Melton Pegues

- Ada Pegues Lyles & Family

Sending my condolences to the family

- Theresa Burns

The Melton family have my sincere condolences during this timeð???ð??½ð???ð??½ð???ð??½ð???

- Shirley Simon Allen

We will miss you greatly....

- Ellis Broadie

Our deepest sempathy to the Melton's family. (A message of Comfort) When you are walking down the street, and you've got him on your mind. he's walking in your footsteps only a half step behind. So please don't be unhappy, just because He's out of sight. Remember that he's with you each morning noon and night. With Love, Cuz.

- Carolyn and LeRoy Smith

Sorry for the lost. He will be missed.

- Dennis Hillian Hillian

To the entire Melton Family, our thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time. My the God of all grace bless and keep each of you in the center of his holy will.

- Larry W. Cole, Sr.

My deepest sympathy to the melton family my prayers are with you all ð???ð???ð??? Be Blessed

- JEROME PARKER

He was my Father's friend and Co-worker at Edward Wood Product.

- Joseph Adams

you are in our prayers

- David & Janine Rywak

Prayers for the family ð???

- Lonnie Taylor

My condolences to the family.

- Monzell Dunlap

Our condolences For the Family, Uncle Eddie Graham Melton will be missed forever and always. The beautiful moments He shared with us will always speak of a great person that he was. Rest in peace up in heaven and we will surely see you again! 'Monkie'

- Lando & Creolia Little & Family