Mr. Michael Melton Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Michael Melton

Michael Melton, lovingly known as “Ink”, was born to the late Lee Rogers Melton and Florine Melton on August 08, 1973. God saw fit to call Michael home on April 18, 2022 at his home.

Michael attended the public schools of Anson County. He was once employed at TGM Industries.

Michael loved to fish and he loved people. He was funny, caring, entertaining and was always the life of the party. Michael lived and enjoyed his life. He loved cooking, shopping, his sneakers, loud music and his dog, Oreo; but, most of all he loved his family and friends.

Michael leaves a friendly, loving memory to his Mother, Florine Melton of Wadesboro, NC; two sisters, Rachel Melton and Yolanda (Michael) Sanders both of Morven, NC; three nieces, Octavia Howard and Jakia Melton both of Morven, NC and Jaquavia Melton of Monroe, NC; four nephews, Cortney Melton of Wadesboro, NC, Cortavious Johnson and Michael Sanders Jr. both of Morven, NC and Mi’Kerion Smith of Chesterfield, SC; a special friend, Laura Jean Wilson of Cheraw, SC; Grandmother Christine Marshall of Morven, NC; ten aunts, Cathleen Marsh of Chesterfield, SC, Wanda (Ernest) Chambers, Lee Doris (Charles) Lindsey, Doris Brown, Florence Marshall, Paulette McFarlan, and Marie Polk all of Morven, NC, Betty Marshall, Evelyn (Ellis) Covington and Phyllis (Billy) McLendon all of Wadesboro, NC; three uncles, Larry Melton of Wadesboro, NC, James (Barbara) Melton and his favorite uncle, Charles Marshall (whom he fondly called Jack Rabbit) both of Morven, NC. Although Michael did not have children, he helped rear several children: Demetria Wilson, Lakavia Wilson, Barron Wright, Demarcus Stacks, Sharika Fuller, Shabrika Fuller, Kne’asia Wilson, Crystal Osborne, Samirra Bennett, Laquenton Baker and a host of family and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the Galilee/Ramah Grove Church Cemetery, Morven, North Carolina.

The Melton family will receive friends on Sunday, April 24, 2022 from 12:30-1:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home at all other times at the residence of his sister, Rachel Melton.

The public viewing for Mr. Melton will be on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 3:00-6:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

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ik you liked the red skins so i picked red 😂, but i love you and miss you papa❤️.

I miss u papa we miss you down here.-rika (ya babygirl)

R.I.P🕊🕊

My condolences to the family

Sending love And condolences to the family. Ink will be missed by everyone that knew him. Rest in peace. James and Lena

My condolences to the family

Sending prayers of comfort for the family. Rita Short

TheLord bless you and carry during this difficult time! Praying your family's strength in God! Blessings John and Rev. Dannie Montgomery

My cuz luv u ink

Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Good Bless. Helen Tillman

Sending Condolences and asking God to strengthen the family, and we are sorry for your loss.
Pastor Harford & Minister Lea Sturdivant & Family

Sending our condolences to the family and praying God you strengthen at this difficult time of the loss of your loved one.
Dr. Mary Ruth Burns & Family