DECEASED:  Mr. Murl P. Melton age 78 of Allons, Overton Co., TN passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 in the Willow Grove Community of Clay Co.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:  Murl was born in Whitewright, TX on August 19, 1944 to the late James Curtis and Mazzie Pearl Melton. Murl was a Vietnam Era Veteran.

SURVIVORS: His loving wife of 55 years Anna Grace McDonald Melton; Daughter: Heather Melton; Son: Michael Shane Melton and wife Melissa; Ex Son-In-Law: Ray Hammock; Brother: Sam Melton; Sisters: Bea Hamilton, Donna Silbert, and Linda Sells; 4 Grandchildren: Megan Herren, Adrienne Hammock, Savannah Hammock, and Azekial Melton; 7 Great Grandchildren: Lillian Hammock, Ezra Herren, Ellie, Chloe, and  Jaxson Booher, Dakota Smith, and Clayton White.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: In addition to his parents; Brothers and Sisters: J.P. Melton, Charles Melton, Mary Stallcup, Edna Kidd, Joyce Catron, Geneva Burris, Robert Melton, Glenda Garrett, and David (Dog) Melton; and 2 Great Grandchildren.

PALLBEARERS: Keith Cyphers, Bobby Mabry, Allen Cole, Levi Groce, Ray Hammock, and Jason Bradley. Honorary: Azekial Melton, Sam Melton, Mike Staggs, and Lance Bowman.

SERVICES/BURIAL:  Funeral services for Mr. Murl P. Melton will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 11 AM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston, TN with interment to follow in the Mabry - Melton Cemetery in Allons, Clay Co., TN. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening, June 23, 2023 starting at 5 PM until 9 PM. Officiating at the service will be Bro. Denton Hummel.      P