William Thomas Melton
June 4, 1931 ~ October 27, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
William "Bill" Thomas Melton, 82, of the Givens Estates community, passed away following a brief illness at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals on Sunday, October 27, 2013.
A native and lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Bascom and Maude Ingle Melton. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Joseph D. Melton.
Bill was of the Methodist faith and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the founder of Asheville Hose & Equipment, which he owned and operated for 26 years, until selling the business and retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Biltmore Masonic Lodge #446, the Asheville Valley of Scottish Rite and the Oasis Shrine. The Lodge will open at 3:00 PM on Saturday.
Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pauline "Polly" Field Melton; one daughter, Mary Melton Hale and her husband, Jim, of Asheville; three sisters, Marie Bates of Candler, Eileen Conner of Candler and Elaine Metcalf and her husband, Sam, of Webster, TX; two grandchildren, Ashley Miller and her husband, Joe and Kevin Hale and his wife, Kori, all of Sylva; four great-grandchildren, Aubrie and Jake Miller and Kennadi and Kaleb Hale, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Wes Sharpe officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a memorial contribution in Bill's memory to the Givens Estates Residence Assistance Fund, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Polly Mary and Jim, We are so sorry to hear about Bill. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. May God comfort you at this time of your loss.
Billy (Jack) and I are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He was always a joy at the Melton reunions. May God hold you in his hands and comfort you. Julia Baker Melton and Billy Jack Melton.
Dear family,
I knew Bill when I was with BASF. I am sorry for your loss. He was a pleasure to work with.
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. My heart aches for your loss. May God comfort you today and in the days to come.
Sorry to hear aboutthe passing of Bill, he was always a joy to be around at the Melton reunion….He will sure be missed by all…praying for your family…Tommy
Mary I’m very sorry about your father he was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all his family and friends. He was always very good to me and ask me about my family when I saw him. I will be thinking about you and your Mom & family. I love you Mary,I’m very sorry about your Dad.
Dear Melton family,
I am sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks go by, may you draw closer to Jehovah God in prayer and allow Him to sustain you. – Psalm 55:22.
Mary,
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear Melton Family I am real sorry to hear about Bill’s passing he was a really good man. Always enjoyed talking to him. Leon Wyatt, Southern Concrete Materials, retired
I will miss seeing my sweetie everyday and talking about life with Bill. He wad truly a special and great man. It was a pleasure to know him. I love u you Bill
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Mary & family, I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you during this tough time. All the best.
Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts and I will continue to pray for you and your family during this difficult time.
Teri Moore
I did not know Bill personally. But he raised a wonderful daughter. I am so very sorry for all of the family’s loss. I will keep the family in my prayers. Robin Barbour
Dear Mary and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Thomas
Cross Company
Mary,
Donna and I are so sorry for your loss. I really liked your dad and I will miss him. If we can be of any help please let us know.
Mary,
I can’t imagine what your are going through right now. I did not know your father but I do know he raised you to be a strong and brave woman. I am so sorry for your loss and I will praying for you and your family.
Prayers and hugs for all the family. So sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times and laugher through the years that you had this person in your lives. Keep those memories and cherish them every day. Prayers for you all.
Mary,
Our collective thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Our prayers are with you and your family. I always enjoyed seeing Bill and getting to talk with him when I was in town. He’ll certainly be missed here, but Heaven is in for a real treat!
MARY & PAULINE, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ALL THOSE YEARS WORKIING FOR AND WITH BILL WERE SOME FUN AND INTERESTING TIMES. BILL KEPT THINGS VERY LIGHT WITH HIS HUMOR ESPECIALLY WITH HIS RIBBING OF SWEETIE(AKA BRIAN CRISP). HE WILL BE MISSED. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE JIM & LOU ANN WYATT
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Mary and Ms. Polly,
Melanie and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Rock and Melanie Able
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
MY THE COMFORT OF GOD HELP YOU DURING THIS
DIFFICULT TIME
Mary, I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. I hope that all the kind and uplifting words in this guestbook can provide you all with a little bit of peace and comfort during this time.
Pauline, I am so sorry about Bill. He will be missed by many.He was definitely a character and I loved him dearly. I’ve enjoyed talking, picking and sharing in your lives. I love you. I’m here if you need me.
I will miss you Bill. You were always so nice to me and calling me Sweet ums or some other nick name. Loved talking and picking back and forth with you. Love You! Can’t believe you’re gone. We’ll keep looking out for Pauline for you.
I will miss you Bill. You were always so nice to me and calling me Sweet ums or some other nick name. Loved talking and picking back and forth with you. Love You! Can’t believe you’re gone. We’ll keep looking out for Pauline for you.
Mary,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pauline and Mary , SO sorry for your loss. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Polly and Mary Frances,
So sorry to learn of Bill’s passing.
He was always so happy. I remember when we had an ABWA event he came with the other men models and had more fun than anyone.
I know he will be missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this sad time of loss of your Husband and Father.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil Sorrells, Hobert Shelton and all employees of the Mountain Steel Company.
Mary,
I hope in time the warm memories of Bill help ease the pain of losing him. He was such a good man. God bless you and your family.
I did business with Bill for many years back in the 90’s. He was a good man. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dear Polly and Mary, We want you to know that you will be in our prayers. Park Avenue has never been the same without Bill and you, Polly. Bill was friendly, honest, helpful and a always had a smile for us. We love the pictures of him. May God carry you through this time, giving you His peace and strength. We love you
A great man, businessman, freind, father and husband who will be greatly missed. God bless.
Pauline and Mary Frances we are so sorry to hear about Bill, we feel like we have lost a lifelong friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
MARY & PAULINE, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. LOVE TAMMY & DONNIE
My condolences to the Melton family. Bill was a good friend and customer over the years.
Maurice Snyder
What a pleasure to sell you guys shoes for all these years what great friends I so enjoyed bill talking about his old green truck.your loss is heavens gain.our thoughts and prayers are with you.remember we are just a phone call away if you need anything.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and family during this time. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Dear Pauline, Mary Francis & Jim, you have our very Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your dear loved one. May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always. He will truly be missed. Take care of yourselves. We love you all.
Juli and I are sad for your loss and are praying for you and your family.