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Obituary For Terry James Melton
Funeral service for Terry Melton, 78, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Mt. Traveler Missionary Baptist Church, 1229 S. Dawson Avenue, Waverly, AL, 36879 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend Benjamin Datiri will officiate.
Mr. Melton, who passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Opelika, Alabama, was born November 10, 1946, in Muscogee County, Georgia.
Public viewing will be Monday, April 21, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Melton will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory: wife of 45 years, Mae Doris Melton of Opelika, AL; two children, Terry (Catina) Melton of Salem, AL and Towana Melton of Loachapoka, AL; son, Larry Maddox of Auburn, AL; eleven grandchildren, Terrence (Natasha) Melton, Tameka Perry, Bryson Melton, Paris Beasley, Tamarcus Finley, Kwana Finley, Torretta Hughley, TyQuan Grady, Teanna Harris, Za’Kobe Collins and Za’kwan Collins; twelve great-grandchildren; five siblings, Gail (John) Patterson of Chicago, IL, Nutree Frazier of Duluth, GA, Houston (Donna) Melton of Opelika, AL, Elijah (Mary) Melton and Brigetha (Henry) Finley both of Auburn, AL; one aunt, Annie Katherine Hunter of Auburn, AL; four brothers-in-law, Clifford Maddox of Loachapoka, AL, Bobby Maddox of Houston, TX, Eddie B. (Sherry) Maddox of Opelika, AL and Nathaniel Maddox of Auburn, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Our Deepest Condolences to the Melton Family, may God comfort and strengthen you. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
Terry was my classmate. Terry will be remembered by his sweet smile and always being a gentleman! Rest well Terry! You will always be remembered with love. Doris
Towanda & Family, May precious memories embrace you during this season of your life. With Deepest Sympathy, J.F. Drake High School Class "1967"
Robert Rowell
So sorry for your loss. You will never be forgotten.
To the Melton Family, Love, Memories, Respect, Guidance is how i remember Terry , Friend ,Neighbor , Family sorry for your loss we are praying for you all in this difficult Time, Spread your wings, fly high , you will always be remember, my Friend .
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
