Earnest Gerald Melton Obituary
We bid farewell to Earnest Gerald Melton (Covington, Georgia), born in Mandeville, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 15, 2026 at the age of 86. Earnest touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ada Odessa Whitley and John Earnest Melton; his siblings, Virginia Hester Andrews and Billy Joe Hester; and his grandson Travis.
He is survived by: his wife Mary; his father-in-law Bud; his siblings, Jacky Hester and Sheena Hester; his children, Timothy Melton (Martha Jo) of Surfside Beach, Tammy Lynn Cook, Samantha Kaye Fitch of Mansfield and Teresa Perry (Chris) of Hurst, Texas.; his grandchildren, Brandon, Coady, Callie, Zachary, Abby, Steven and Zackary; and his great grandchildren, Timmy, Dakotah, Atlas, Bowen, Emma Jo and Max.
Four years ago, mom started showing signs of Alzheimer's disease.
