Phillip Melton, age 65, of Forest City

Phillip Melton, age 65, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Phillip was born August 24, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late Bobby Melton and Willie Faye Hutchins Melton. He was veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Phillip worked for Stonecutter Mill for many years and was a past member of Corinth Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Brandy Melton and a brother, Travis Melton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Dillon Melton of Forest City, Travis Melton (Lindsey) of Boiling Springs, SC, Danielle Melton of Cowpens, SC, Michelle Melton of Asheville and Andrew Melton (Katy) of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Gerald Melton of Ellenboro and sister, Dianna Melton (Tony) of Forest City, grandchildren, Jayden Tipton, Elijah Henson, Lydia Melton, Kinslee Melton and Bodhi Melton.

The funeral was held August 22 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bryan Melton officiating. Military honors were provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.