Carlon Ras Melton, 77, of Smithville, passed away Thursday morning, April 12 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. 

He was born August 18, 1940 to his parents, the late Richard and Ruth West Melton. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Melton; three step-daughters, Darice Cantrell, Fran Melton and Kathy Martin; two brothers, Harlon and James Melton; two sisters, Anna Belle “Ann” Young and Ella Rich. 

Carlon was a member of the Smithville Church of God and retired from Carrier.  He is survived by his wife, Mainell Melton of Smithville; sons, Gentry (Zarita) Melton of Bell Buckle, Keith (Rachel) Melton of Smithville, Josh Isaac Melton of Smithville; step-children, Anita (Donald) Byrge of Sparta, Doyle (Angie) Melton of Walling, Tommy Melton of Smithville, Gina (Craig) Vaughn of Smithville; grandchildren, Preston Melton, Kelby Melton, Olivia Drennan, Dalton Vaughn, Conner Vaughn, Cynthia (Corey) Davis, Matthew (Jessica) Byrge, Steven Melton, Amanda Melton, Ricky Melton, Nick Byrge and Kaylee Byrge; great-grandchildren, Aleka (Kyle) Rice and Maylee Curtis; sister, Eva (Dennis) Roller of Dowelltown; sister-in-law, Gracie Bratcher of Smithville; aunt, Jo Smithson of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews also survive. 

Funeral service celebrating Carlon’s life was conducted Saturday, April 14, 2018 at the Smithville Church of God with Chris Moore and Graden Kirksey officiating and interment followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers were Preston Melton, Kelby Melton, Dalton Vaughn, Conner Vaughn, Craig Vaughn and Vernon Bennett.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel of Smithville was in charge of the arrangements.