He later met his wife Beverly and they were married for over 60 years and to this union they had two children Michael and Karen.
Darrell was a great caretaker for his aging parents and wife during their later years. He was a great father and grandfather who loved his family immensely. He was a character no doubt with his one line sayings about life and everyday sense of humor. Always the life of the party. He took great pride in his service to the US Navy and his long work career with Local Union 72 for 65 years. He will greatly be missed certainly by his family, friends and all the healthcare workers at Hope Memory Care Center in Fayetteville along with Southern Grace Hospice.
Preceded in death by Parents - Ernest "Buck" and Jewell Melton; Wife Beverly L. Melton
Survived by Children: Michael (Debbie) Melton & Karen (Allen) Ragsdale; Grandchildren: Craig (Carey) Melton & Brian (Mallory) Melton; Seven great grandchildren: Drew, Audrey, Brodie, Taylor, Luke, Cole & Riley; One sister Dianne Vest; Two sister in laws: Brenda Johns, Dolores Price and a host of other relatives and friends.
A visitation for Ernest will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at HORIS A WARD, 376 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281. A celebration of life will occur Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. An interment will occur Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281.
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