E.Z. Melton, age 79 of Blackshear, passed away Thursday night, September 16, 2004, at his residence after an extended illness.
A native of Bacon County but he had lived in Blackshear for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joel Timothy Melton and Mary Ellen Thomas Melton and a son, E.Z. “Eddie” Melton, Jr.
He was retired from Spatola Shoe Factory in Blackshear where he had 35 years of service. He was a longtime active member of Blackshear Church of God and the Men’s Bible Class
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mildred S. Melton of Blackshear; five sons, James Melton (wife, Jan) of Waycross, Dennis Melton, Sr. (wife, Oveida) of Blackshear, Billy Ray Melton (wife, Sue) of Blackshear, Jerry Melton of Waycross and Thomas Melton (wife, Donna) of Blackshear; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 19 from the Blackshear Church of God. Interment followed in the Blackshear City Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Men’s Bible Class.
Smith Funeral Home of Blackshear was in charge of arrangements.

Source: The Alma Times September 23, 2004

Submitted by Kay Music