{"id":77462,"date":"2024-08-12T11:54:06","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T15:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=77462"},"modified":"2024-08-12T11:54:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T15:54:11","slug":"james-norman-melton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=77462","title":{"rendered":"James Norman Melton"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; 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He was born in Egypt, Arkansas, on Tuesday, May 16, 1939, to Carl and Sarah (Brandon) Melton. In 1965, he married Susan J. Graham, and she preceded him in death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James graduated from Converse High School in 1957 and after high school proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. &nbsp;Following his military service, he was an electrician at RCA until his retirement. James loved golf and was a lifelong Red Wings fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include his sons, James (Dawn) Melton of Monroeville, Barry Melton of Decatur, and Gregg (Jessica) Melton of Marion; granddaughters, Holland (Michael) Pritchard, Delainey Melton, Tommi Jo Melton, and Sydnie Melton; grandsons, Braden Melton, Grant Melton, and Lucas Melton; great-granddaughter, Skyelar Pritchard; great-grandson, Michael \"MJ\" Pritchard; Doug and the Melton family in Couch, MO; and his dog, Izzy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and his grandson, Zachary Melton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At James' request, there will be no public visitation or funeral service. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to help offset funeral expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=32680906&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.198008536.1680797301:GS1.1.1723477777.168.1.1723477987.59.0.0&amp;mtph=1\">send flowers<\/a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tree-tc.tributestore.com\/?oId=32680906&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.198008536.1680797301:GS1.1.1723477777.168.1.1723477987.59.0.0&amp;mtph=1\">plant a tree<\/a>&nbsp;in memory of James, please&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=32680906&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.198008536.1680797301:GS1.1.1723477777.168.1.1723477987.59.0.0&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/none.js?client=none\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"none\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"none\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (none = window.none || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>James Norman Melton, 85, of Amboy, passed away at 2:15 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024, at the home of Gregg and Jessi with family at his side. 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