Gerald Earnest Melton Obituary
We announce the death of Gerald Earnest Melton (Covington, Georgia), born in Mandeville, Louisiana, who passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 86. Gerald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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.
