Rev. Ralph H. Melton
October 28, 1934 — June 18, 2018
Rev. Ralph H. Melton, Sr., 83, of Columbus, GA passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home.
Rev. Melton was born October 28, 1934 in Chesterfield, SC as the son of the late Harley Melton and Linnie Adams Melton. Rev. Ralph H. Melton, Sr. was a man devoted to family and the furtherance of Christ's gospel. As a man of wisdom, he spoke words of advice to guide the lives around him. His humor and care-free spirit drew many people to him, both strangers and friends alike. As a minister, Ralph pastored faithfully with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel for 50 years, leading congregations in the Southeast, with his longest tenure in Columbus, GA.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Living Way Church 7320 Whitesville Rd. Columbus, GA 31904 with Pastor Brad Melton and Rev. Ralph H. Melton, Jr. officiating according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley F. Melton of Columbus, GA; children, Rev. Ralph H. Melton, Jr. (Kathy) of North Hollywood, CA, William C. Melton (Tammy) of Fayetteville, GA, Cheryl M. Smith (Cary) of Columbus, GA and Rev. Bradley S. Melton (Cheri) of Columbus, GA; grandchildren, Zack Papageorge (Jessy), Leigh Ann Pineda (Gino), Ben Papageorge, Amy Melton, Amber Melton, Reagan Melton, Matthew Smith, Bailey Melton and Jenna Melton; and four great grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted, and those so desiring may make memorial contributions to Columbus Hospice 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com.
7320 Whitesville Road
Columbus, GA, 31904
Rev. Melton was born October 28, 1934 in Chesterfield, SC as the son of the late Harley Melton and Linnie Adams Melton. Rev. Ralph H. Melton, Sr. was a man devoted to family and the furtherance of Christ's gospel. As a man of wisdom, he spoke words of advice to guide the lives around him. His humor and care-free spirit drew many people to him, both strangers and friends alike. As a minister, Ralph pastored faithfully with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel for 50 years, leading congregations in the Southeast, with his longest tenure in Columbus, GA.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Living Way Church 7320 Whitesville Rd. Columbus, GA 31904 with Pastor Brad Melton and Rev. Ralph H. Melton, Jr. officiating according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Shirley F. Melton of Columbus, GA; children, Rev. Ralph H. Melton, Jr. (Kathy) of North Hollywood, CA, William C. Melton (Tammy) of Fayetteville, GA, Cheryl M. Smith (Cary) of Columbus, GA and Rev. Bradley S. Melton (Cheri) of Columbus, GA; grandchildren, Zack Papageorge (Jessy), Leigh Ann Pineda (Gino), Ben Papageorge, Amy Melton, Amber Melton, Reagan Melton, Matthew Smith, Bailey Melton and Jenna Melton; and four great grandchildren.
Flowers will be accepted, and those so desiring may make memorial contributions to Columbus Hospice 7020 Moon Rd. Columbus, GA 31909 www.columbushospice.com.
Memorial Service
JUN 23. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)
Living Way Church7320 Whitesville Road
Columbus, GA, 31904
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