Jimmy Melton, age 80

Jimmy Melton, age 80, of Ellenboro, passed away Thursday, February 22.

Jimmy was born, January 28, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late N.C. Melton and Ola Murray Melton. He was a crane operator in the construction of bridges. He was a retired board member of the Ellenboro Fire Department and operated the Ellenboro Go-Kart track. He was also a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Norman, Joe, Billy and Chivous Melton.

Those left to treasure his memory are his wife of 62 years, Norma Camp Melton; daughters, Norma Gail Melton and Sandra Melton (Arlene) all of Ellenboro; son, Jeffrey Darrel Melton (Pam) of DeBary, Florida and one granddaughter.

In honor of Jimmy's wishes, no formal services will be conducted.

Memorial donations requested to COPD Foundation, www.copdfoundation.org

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.