Johnny Allen Mellton II, 34, of Oxford, MS passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Oxford surrounded by his family.
Born on December 11, 1991, in Grenada, MS to Johnny and Lisa Melton. He lived a life marked by quiet resilience, a fierce spirit, and a remarkable capacity for joy. Though he navigated life with mental and physical developmental challenges, Johnny Allen was never defined by a diagnosis. Instead, he was defined by a love for simple pleasures and unconditional love.
Johnny Allen found great happiness in Barney and Friends, music, feeling the warmth of the sun, his cooking classes, traveling, and his family. He communicated volumes often with just a smile.
A celebration of Johnny Allen’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2026, presided over by Dr. John Boler at Holland Funeral Directors at 5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd. Tupelo, MS 38801. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM-service time Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be private to the family. Holland Funeral Directors are honored to be serving the friends and family.
Johnny Allen is survived by his parents, Johnny and Lisa Melton, his sister, Samantha Tharpe (Josh), and his nephews Lucas Tharpe, Landon Tharpe, and Mason Tharpe. Johnny Allen is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Leroy Streetman, his paternal grandparents, Howard and Freda Melton, and his maternal aunt, Sonya Morrison.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all his caregivers, nurses, doctors, and teachers at NMRC who dedicated support, friendship, and compassionate care in Johnny Allen’s everyday life.
