Billy Joe Melton

Billy Joe Melton age 73 of Lake City, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.
Born: 1939, October 19
He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a retired coalminer.
Preceded in death by: parents, Alvis and Litha Duncan Melton
Children: Dolly Louise and William Leroy (Flip) Melton
Grandchild: Dustin Ray Kennedy
Sister: Della Seiber
Brothers and Sister in Law: Leon & Mose & Bessie Melton


Survivors
Wife of 51 Years Anna Louise Isabell Melton
Daughters and Son in Laws Merilyn Melinda & Husband Howard Fincher
Reba Joyce & Husband Larry Barlow
Loretta Lynn & Husband Billy Kennedy
Connie Marie Melton Stonecipher

Raised as a Son Easker "Joe" Braden

Grandchildren Christopher (Hammer) & Wife Amy Barlow
James (Rooster) Barlow
Joyce ( Sissy) Barlow
Hollie, David, and Dale Stonecipher

Raised as Grandsons Cody "Monkey" Haynes
Dallas "DeeDee" Doll

Great Grandsons Kevin (Blue Boy) Barlow
Matthew (Jimmy Bob) Partin

Brother and Sister in Law J.C. & Lula Belle Melton

Sisters and Brother in Law Drucilla Harber
Carolyn & Raymond Conkins
Emma & Dewey Smith
Rostine & Jennings Graham
Special Cousin Wanda Fay Patty

A host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Clark officiating.
Interment to follow funeral service at the Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton.