Rodney Von Melton's obituary , Passed away on December 1, 2025 in Arab, Alabama

Rodney Von Melton

September 28, 1930 - December 1, 2025 (95 years old)

Arab, Alabama

Rodney Von Melton's obituary , Passed away on December 1, 2025 in Arab, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel

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Rodney Von Melton

September 28, 1930 - December 1, 2025 (95 years old)

Arab, Alabama

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Rodney Von Melton Obituary

The world bids farewell to Rodney Von Melton of Arab, Alabama, departing on December 1, 2025 at the age of 95. Rodney leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rodney Von Melton to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Rodney may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Buford Melton and Annie Clyde Melton. He is survived by: his wife Ann English Melton; his daughters, Tonja Hollaway (Dewayne) of Arab, AL and Susan Melton of Arab, AL; and his sister Sherron Demeree. He is also survived by five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Arab First Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel



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December 3, 2025

Leigh Spano wrote a sympathy message

“The world has lost a great man. Rodney was a man of great stature that most men try to aspire to be only a few achieve. He touched many people not just in Arab, Al. but around the World. Rodney gave of himself to others and always put others before him self never asking for anything in return. Everyone that was blessed to have know him knew they were in the presence of greatness. Rodney you will be missed but not never forgotten.”


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Fri

Dec 05

Visitation

Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel
1340 N Main St, Arab, AL 35016

Sat

Dec 06

Funeral service

Arab First Baptist Church
502 N Main St, Arab, AL 35016

Sat

Dec 06

Burial

Arab Cemetery
565 S Main St, Arab, AL 35016

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