David Glen Melton was born August 13, 1963 in Corinth, MS the son of Peggy J. Howell Locke and the late Ranny Melton.
Mr. Melton served his country honorably in the United States Navy. While in the Navy, he received the National Defense Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Southeast Asia Service Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal. He proudly served for nine years.
David enjoyed fishing, kayaking, camping, riding ATV’s, listening to country music, reading, watching NASCAR, and western movies. He attended Antioch Church of Christ and Chewalla Baptist Church. He was a member of the Moose Lodge.
Mr. Melton departed this life on February 28, 2021 in Corinth, MS at the age of 57 Years, 6 Months, 15 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Abigail Melton of Ramer, TN; a son, Alex Melton of Selmer, TN; mother, Peggy Howell Locke of Ramer, TN; four sisters, Cathee Melton of Ramer, TN, Linda Knighton and husband Jackie of Corinth, MS, Anita Ingham and husband Bruce of Ramer, TN, Donna Horton and husband Jimmie of Burkburnett, TX; sister-in-law, Leona Melton of Ramer, TN; a brother, Richard Melton and wife Eva of Ramer, TN; and a host of extended family and friends.
