Terry was born on December 8, 1956, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Noel Melton and Joy Melton. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his older brother, Roger Melton.
Terry attended Murray State University and went on to work as a paint salesman for over 40 years, starting in Kentucky before moving to the Richmond, VA area.
Terry is survived by his wife, Amy, whom he married in 1993; his younger brother, Rick Melton and wife, Lori Melton; his daughters, Kelly Barriault and husband Eric, Leslie Lyons and husband Kevin, and Lauren Melton; five grandchildren, Isabella Barriault, Sophia Barriault, Aubrey Lyons, Kayley Lyons, and Liam Wayne Barriault; along with several nephews and a niece.
Terry adored his family and was a loving husband as well as a devoted “girl dad” to his daughters.
Terry was grounded in his faith and was a thoughtful and generous man. He loved to joke around and had a great laugh. He showed how much he cared for all those in his life by remembering the small, but important little things they liked and always found a way to make them happen.
The family will have a visitation from 12:30-2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Woody Funeral Home - Atlee Chapel, 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. A funeral service will follow the same day and location at 2:00 p.m. The burial will take place at 3:00 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Va.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
