Marvin Melton

John Marvin Melton, 72, of 1118 Merlot Court, Moore, died Saturday, September 29, 2012, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born August 15, 1940, in Roebuck, SC, he was a son of the late John N. and Ruth Coggins Melton. He was a graduate of Roebuck High School, Class of 1958, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Berlin Crisis. Marvin was the owner of Melton Bros. Embroidery in Moore, SC, and former board member of Woodruff-Roebuck Water District and the Spartanburg County School Board. He was a member of Three Pines Country Club and Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay Lee Melton; two daughters and sons-in-law: Kim and Donnie Wingo of Mooresville, NC and Sheryl and Mark Elliott of Roebuck, SC. Also, four precious grandchildren: Erin and Coleman Wingo and Chad and Kate Elliott. Other survivors include two brothers, Harold (Betty) Melton of Woodruff and Paul (Marci) Melton of Spartanburg; a sister, Mabel Hayes of Woodruff; sister-in-law Connie Hendrix (Walt) of Rosman, NC; several special nieces and nephews and many, many special friends. He was predeceased by a sister, Helen Sutherland and a brother, Herman Melton. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, September 30, 2012, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, October 1, 2012, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, conducted by the Rev. Joe Burnett, the Rev. James Oliver, and the Rev. Kevin Harrison. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mobile Meals Service, PO Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304; or Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303. The family is at the home. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marvin Melton please visit our Sympathy Store.