George Cleveland “Cobb” Melton, 71, of Wilmington, NC passed away on March 25, 2011. Born in New Hanover County in 1939, his parents were William Henry Melton and Lillie Mae George Melton. Cobb is survived by his children, Katrina Hawes, Christine Gibbs and George Claven Melton; brothers, Larry Gwin “Buddy” Melton and John M. Melton, both of Rocky Point, NC; sisters, Barbara M. Powell of Rocky Point, Shirley M. Lassiter and Rowena Virginia Williams; grandchildren, Claven George Melton of Rocky Point, NC and Amanda Lauren Hawes and Alexander Brantley Hawes of Rose Hill, NC. He is preceded in death by brothers, William H. Melton, Jr., of Detroit, MI, Robert Dale Melton, Arnold Roland Melton and Sterling Ray Melton; sisters, Bernice M. Mintz and Sandra Mae Lewis.
A Memorial Service celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 2 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach, NC.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
