Donald Carl Melton
March 24, 1947 - January 12, 2019
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Donald Carl Melton
March 24, 1947 - January 12, 2019
Obituary
Donald carl melton, 71 of charleston, wv passed away january 12, 2019 after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife beverly and parents don adlee melton and orva melton.
He is survived by son, donald a. Melton, brother scott and wife margaret, and sister lee.
Donald enjoyed music and taught school as a band director. He also served in the united states army as a helicopter pilot in grenada and was a member of the army band.
Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.M. Friday, january 25, 2019 at cunningham memorial park, st. Albans, wv with a visitation a half hour prior to the service. Burial will follow.
You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall,com
barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.
4 responses to Donald Carl Melton
Palma Mccamey Neal says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Distant Cousin And Classmate
Location: Lenoir North Carolina
I Am Sorry To Hear This News. Donnie And I Were In School Together And Played In The Ehs And Hhhs Band Together. It Was Good To See Him At Our 50Th Class Reunion A Few Years Back. May God Bless His Family In This Loss.
Chuck Nichols says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: West Virginia
So Sorry To Learn Of Donnie’S Passing. I Have So Many Fond Memories Of Our Years Together At Herbert Hoover Hs And At Glenville State College. Music Was A Strong Bond Between Us. Although We Haven’T Seen One Another Much In The Last Few Years, I Will Always Cherish The Memories. May God Comfort You During This Time Of Great Loss. Chuck Nichols
Peggy Elswick Light says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Cousin
Location: Barberton Ohio
I Am Deeply Sorry For Your Loss. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You Through This Difficult Time.
Lawrence Iorio says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Coworker
Location: Morgantown West Virginia
I Served In The 249Th Army Band Of The Wv Army National Guard With Don. We Were Both Woodwind Players – I Was A Saxophonist, And Don Played Clarinet In The Concert Band And Occasionally Played Saxophone In Our Jazz Band. We Got Along Well, And I Enjoyed Listening To Him Relate His Experiences As A Helicopter Pilot. I Saw Him At The Last Reunion Of Our Unit, Which I Believe Was In 2013 In Fairmont. I Could See That Unfortunately Age Was Catching Up With Him At That Point, Which Was Such A Contrast With His Early Years In The Band When He Was One Of Our Higher Scorers On The Annual Physical Fitness Test. My Sincere Condolences To His Family, Friends, And Loved Ones.