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Gene "Mountain Man" Melton, age 79, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Gene was born July 7, 1945 in Rutherford County to the late Ralph E. Melton and Betty Boone Melton.
He was a truck driver for over 25 years, having driven for Carolina Freight and ABF Trucking.
Gene was member of Corinth Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Gene Melton, Jr.; sister-in-law, Cindy Melton and a great niece, Morgan Bristol.
Those left to cherish his memory include his brother, Chris E. Melton of Ellenboro; nieces, Christy Ledbetter (Josh) of Forest City and Kim Robbins (Joe) of Charlotte; great nieces, Adelyn Ledbetter and Sadie Robbins.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1pm Sat., May 10 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Scott Butler officiating.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.
