Shelby Clyde Melton Obituary
In loving memory of Shelby Clyde Melton of Batesville, Arkansas, who departed this world on May 24, 2026 at the age of 85. Shelby leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shelby Clyde Melton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry Melton and Jeffie Blevins Melton; and his siblings, Willard Melton, Lynn Melton, Tommy Melton, Bill Melton and Myram Brewer.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon K. Crawford Melton; his children, Craig Melton (Emily) of Jonesboro and Michele Barnett (Tom) of Batesville; his grandchildren, Madison Thompson, Slade Melton, Sam Turner, Natalie Turner and Jessica Scroggins; and his great grandchildren, Sophie Krug and Mattie Krug. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org or the Angelman Syndrome Foundation at angelman.org.
