Wilkie Jerry Melton
July 15, 1916 ~ January 18, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Wilkie Jerry Melton, 91, formerly of 82 Nebraska Avenue, Asheville, died Friday, January 18, 2008, in a Black Mountain Health Care Center.
Mr. Melton was born in Asheville and was a son of the late Dave and Luola Ingle Melton. He was married to Cleta Merrell Melton, who died June 16, 2003.
Mr. Melton was an Army veteran of WW II and the Korean Conflict era and was employed as a furniture maker with Morgan (later Drexel) Industries.
He is survived by two sons, Jerry Melton of Black Mountain and John Melton and his wife, Pat, of Green Mountain; two grandsons, John Melton, Jr. and Sam Melton; and one sister, Margaret Ferguson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with burial to follow at Oak Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
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Sorry to hear abot Wilkie’s death, grew up with him in the Starnes Cove area years ago.
Willis Holbrook
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I pray God will give you the grace to get you through this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
Jerry, my thoughts are with you on this sad day. Your father was a lovely man and will be sadly missed by many. May friends comfort you, faith uphold you and loving memories heal your heart.
Gentle thoughts during these difficult days.
Jerry and John,
I was sorry to hear about your Dad.
You have my deepest condolence.
Jack
Our condolence to the family of Wilkie, He was a wonderful coworker at Drexel in Black Mountain in the Chair and Assembly Dept.My Mom and I worked with him for many years. He was great at his craft working on the routers in our dept and was a very hard worker. He always had a big smile and something funny to tell you each morning. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. We will keep you all in our prayers. Rose Norton and Sharon Rice Honea
Jerry,
I’m sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I’m a close friend of Margaret (Memaw) and Joyce Ferguson. Memaw spoke of Wilkie all the time & she will miss him dearly.
Jerry and John,
I just learned of Uncle Wilkie’s passing. Please know my love, prayers, and condolence are with you. I have fond memories of being ‘introduced’ to basketball by Uncle Wilkie…especially the Tarheel version simultaneously watched on TV and listened to on the radio. I know you miss your parents. Be uplifted by the well-wishing of family and friends.
Love,
Duane