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Geral Dan Melton
October 3, 1921 - July 17, 2007

Mr. Geral Dan Melton was born on Monday, October 3, 1921, son of the late Bertram Paul and Virginia Elizabeth Carrell Melton. Mr. Melton died Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at Skil Care Nursing Center in Jonesboro, AR., at the age of 85 years 9 months and 14 days. Born in St. Louis, Mo., he had lived in Jonesboro for the past 33 years and was formerly of Trumann. He was a retired agent operator for the St. Louis South Western Railroad, veteran of the U.S Army and World War II, member of the Masonic Lodge 693, Third Degree Shriner and member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Marion Alice Powell Melton of the home; two sons, Dan P. Melton of Bono and Darryl L. Melton of Selmer, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Kristine Brooks, Danual Melton, Alison Barton, Joshua Darryl Melton and Jacob Bertram Melton: and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services with Masonic Rites will be Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Wilson officiating. Burial will be Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Monette Cemetery in Monette, Ark., with Rev. Reed officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be the Trumann Masonic Lodge #693. In lieu of flowers, send contribution to the Children

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  1. Howard and Karen Slinkard, Rogers, Arkansas says

    Mrs. Melton,Darryl and Dan, We were sadden to learn of Dan's death. I have fond memoriesof Dan's constant vigil at football practice. He was alwaysencouraging and ready with advice. Our prayers are with you.

  2. Earl & Janice Gunn, Jonesboro, AR 72401 says

    Although words cannot begin to ease the sorrow of your loss, please know that you are in the prayers of so many who care. With Deepest Sympathy.

  3. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says

    Marion, Daryl and Dan Powell & families, We were so sorry to hear about Dan. You are in our thoughts at this time. I will always remember him as Santa, as a little girl I knew I had Santa living down the street from me. We love you very much.

  4. Janelle Baker Ray, Trumann, AR says

    I remember all of you when I was a young girl going to the ball park with my Dad (L.B.) to watch my older brother (Brad) play ball and Dan would umpire or would be there to just watch a game. I remember lots of things from my Mom and Dads days in the Jaycees and Jaycetts. Mom talked about all the friends they made during those days a lot. So many of those friends have moved away or have passed on. I am very sorry for your loss and just wanted to express my sympathy.

  5. Brad Baker, Jonesboro says

    I was sorry to learn of Dan's death. He was a very important figure to as I grew up. I remember him umpiring baseball and providing game and life advice during my teens. I will always remember him as a good man. My sincere sympathies to the family. Brad Baker.

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