William Donald Melton

1940 - 2017

William Donald Melton obituary, 1940-2017, Charlottesville, VA

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

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Teague Funeral Home

2260 IVY RD

Charlottesville, Virginia

William Melton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 17, 2017.



William Donald Melton, 76, of Charlottesville, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017, at his home.



Born December 31, 1940, he was a son of the late Bernard and Minnie Johnson Melton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn D. Melton; sister, Charlotte Melton Breeden; and brother-in-law, Greg Breeden.



Don is survived by his daughter, Karen Wessells; brother, Bernard "Sonny" Melton; sister, Joyce Suddarth and her husband, James; nephew, J.T. Suddarth and his children, Carter and Virginia; niece, Tracy Breeden Perez and her husband, Joe and their children, Autumn and Jacob; granddaughter, Jackie Krnic; and sister-in-law, Melva Jarrell. Don will also be sorely missed by special friend, Delma Buchanan.



Don served his country in the US Army. He was an optician for Charlottesville Eye Associates for many years.



Don was laid to rest next to his wife at Monticello Memory Gardens’ mausoleum after a private family graveside service. Military honors were presented by American Legion Post 74.



In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Don’s memory to your local Elk’s Lodge 389 Elk Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22911 or the American Legion Post 74, 3025 Louisa Rd., Keswick, VA 22947.

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October 20, 2017

Nancy Knighting

We enjoyed getting to know Don through Charlottesville Eye Associates. He was always most gracious when waiting on us. We missed seeing him when he became sick. May God bring comfort and strength to the family.

October 19, 2017

Melva Jarrell

Joyce and Sonny ,
It was al lovely service you made for 'Don' I know he would be pleased!
I shall miss him
Peace,love,
Melva

October 19, 2017

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Carolyn W.

October 18, 2017

So sorry to hear of Don's passing. Our condolences go out to the family.

Lois and Tommy Nottingham

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