Kenneth Washington Melton
June 11, 1930 ~ June 13, 2016
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Kenneth Washington Melton, 86, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Mr. Melton was born in Buncombe County to the late Samual Logan Melton and Vienna Lola Bradley Melton. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Martin Melton.
Kenneth was a Veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the 7th calvary regiment and was stationed in Japan. He retired from the Department of Transportion and was married to his wife, Thelma Melton, for over 63 years.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma Lucille Craig Melton; one daughter, Debra Stepp; two sisters, Viann Brown and Barbara Brooks; a brother, Carlson Melton; two grandchildren, Kenneth Stepp and Jason Stepp; four great grandchildren, Alexia Stepp, Blake Stepp, Ava Stepp and Devon Stepp.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Asheville with Rev. Donald Hare officiating. Music will be provided by family and friends.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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My deepest symphony is with you all Thelma,Deb,Kenny,Alexia,Blake,Ava, and
Devon. I will miss him greatly. Love and prayers Irene
So very sorry for your loss, it is never easy to lose a loved one. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Sincerely, Rick and Susan Rogers
Uncle Ken was a wonderful man and the coolest uncle a kid could ever have. I will always cherish the time when he took me to a muddy pond in the back streets of Fletcher to go king salmon fishing. To aunt Thelma, Deb and the kids sorry for your loss uncle ken will always remain in my heart. Randy