Howard Mason Melton, Jr.
April 08, 1932 - June 09, 2020
Charleston, WV
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Howard Mason Melton, Jr.
April 08, 1932 - June 09, 2020
Charleston, WV
Obituary
Howard Mason Melton, Jr., 88, of Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at The Arthur B. Hodges Center at Edgewood Summit.
He was born in St. Stephens, Alabama, son of the late Howard Mason Melton and Alberta Smith Melton.
He graduated from Auburn University and was a lifelong, loyal fan (War Eagle).
After college, he went to work at Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation in Charleston, WV where he retired as Vice President of Transmission and Exchange.
Howard served his country with the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged.
Howard is survived by his wife, Linda K. Melton of Charleston, WV; sons, Howard Mason Melton, III, of Florida, and Philip Douglas Melton and wife, Patty of Georgia; step-daughters, Lisa Fisher and husband, Vic of Charleston, and Jennifer Westfall and husband, Tom of Charleston; grandchildren, Brandy Melton, Jessica Melton, Carson Melton, Brice Melton, Zachary Ray, Kathryn Ray, Dalton Westfall, and Sydney Westfall; and one great grandchild, Jackson Weston.
Special thanks go to The Arthur B. Hodges Center for their love and care.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donating to Kanawha Hospice Care, or buy yourself your favorite wine and drink a toast to Howard.
Howard will be laid to rest in the Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Dunbar, WV.
Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, a private military service will be held at a later date.
You may send your condolences to the family at: www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
7 responses to Howard Mason Melton, Jr.
Christy Rivers says:
June 15, 2020
Howard was a very kind gentleman and I am sad to hear of his passing. I would like to send my condolences and prayers to all of the family.
Pauline Lester says:
June 14, 2020
Having recently lost my “sweetheart” to dementia I see this as Howard’s release, and return to himself.
Yes, I’ll toast Howard, it seems appropriate.
Tonia Oliver says:
June 11, 2020
Howard, I will never forget all of the lovely times we had together. You were the best bread baker and true Southern Gentleman as well as a die hard Auburn fan. Here’s a toast to you and comfort to your family at this time. You will be missed.
Kellee Turner Humphrey says:
June 10, 2020
All of our thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time.
Love-
Tim and Kellee
Kelly Whitlock says:
June 10, 2020
Love and prayers for you-Jennifer, Tommy, Dalton and Sydney-The Whitlocks