Harris Funeral Home, Inc. | Opelika, AL

Obituary For Willie Lee "Poke" Melton, Jr.

Graveside service for Willie Melton, 65, of Auburn, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, Alabama 36801, Bishop Kenneth Carter will officiate.

Mr. Melton, who passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, was born March 1, 1956, in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Wednesday, October 13, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required).

He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Russell C. Melton of Auburn, AL; mother, Mavis Melton of Opelika, AL; four sisters, Peggy Cooper, Joyce Buchanan both of Opelika, AL, Brenda Peacock of Dothan, AL and Evelyn Smith of Murfreesboro, TN; three aunts, Margie Fears of Opelika, AL, Marie (Marion) Jones of Stockton, CA and Janie Patterson of San Diego, CA; two uncles, Arthur (Beatrice) Melton and George Allen both of Albany, NY; two cousins as brothers, Jonathan Fears and Gregory (Janet) Fears both of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins , co-workers (work buddies) and friends.

Guest Book

So sorry to hear about the loss of your love one our prayer are with your family . Arthur Beasley an family

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Our prayers and thoughts go out to you during this time. May God continue to be with you Aunt Mavis and the Melton Family. With Love, from all of us the Johnson Family in Reading, Pennsylvania

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I remember when we played football together with The Eagles at The Rec Center and one game when Poke was on defense he ran down caught rusher from behind Twice, two different game saving tackles. We ended up being Undefeated that season and Rec Directed told us that we wére the Best football team that ever played at the Rec. It was sad to hear of his passing, Oh Lord, Bless and Comfort Poke Family. John Outlar

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Our sincere condolences go out to the Melton family for the loss of Willie "Poke". May God be with your family to help get you through this difficult time. Eddie and Rebecca Flakes, Las Vegas, NV

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My condolences to the Melton Family. I pray that the Lord will give each of you strength.

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Our prayers are with the entire Melton family. James & Mary Stinson

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Rest in peace cousin. Will miss your loving spirit and sincere heart. To the family, you have my prayers and love. Anthony & Delorise (Dee-Dee) Moore.

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Fly high Cuz and Rest In Peace, My guardian Angel! Forever loved in our hearts.

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Our condolences goes out to the entire Melton Family. May God give you peace and strength doing this time of bereavement. Ingram and Shirley Lilly

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Willie was my first cousin and he was always so nice and warm. He treated me like family. To my Aunt Mavis, his wife, and his other 4 siblings; I'm sorry for your loss. He was a fine person and will be greatly missed.

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Condolences to Melton family. Robert Downs

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Condolences to Melton family.Mr.Melton was a dera friend.and best most knowledgeable person I ever worked with.Brother Willie will be missed. Robert Sowns

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I will never forget the Good times we shared together and everything you taught me about being a contractor. From Your nephew. Gail. My wife Nicole and our Twins Miquel Jr and Nytalia send the entire family prayers.

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May the peace of the Lord be your strength. Deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace Poke. Regina Echols

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May the peace of the Lord be your strength. Deepest sympathy to the family. Rest in peace Poke.

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My sincere condolences to the Melton Family during this most difficult time as you are morning the loss of your love one. May the memories of times shared be forever in your hearts. May God give you the strength and comfort you need during this time. Paulette Morse

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Rest In Peace, Uncle Poke. Your love for your family shows in your service. With love from the Moore family in Georgia.

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Sincere condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. God bless and keep you all during this difficult time. Jackie Cofield

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Rest In Peace. You are surely going to be missed. Rena

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Rest In Peace. You are surely going to be missed. Rena

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Rest In Peace. You are surely going to be missed. Rena

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Rest In Peace. You are surely going to be missed. Rena

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Rest In Peace.

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My. Sympathy. And. Prayers. Go's. Out. To. The. Melton family minister.williard Earl Lewis

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Rest In Peace. You will be missed dearly. Love Randy Simpson & family.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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