Roger D. Melton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roger D. Melton of Vancleave, Mississippi, born in Gulfport, Mississippi, who passed away on December 13, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roger D. Melton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Gonzales Melton and Shelby Melton; and his siblings, Johnny Melton, Jess S. Melton and Jeffery Melton.
He is survived by: his children, Joanie Alexander (John), Cindy Chesney (Michael), Deanna Tyrone (John), Roger Melton, Jr. and Amanda Shaw (Trey Davis); his grandchildren, Britne' Edwards (George), Tegen Roman, Kailee Alexander, Alyssa Kelly (Cameron), Austin Shaw (Tyler), Alex Anthony (Mason), Peyton Chesney, Shianne Ford (John Karl), Autum Galle' (Ethan Murphy), Trinity Tyrone and Emily Tyrone; and his siblings, Iris Melton, June Ratcliff, Joey Melton (Helen) and Clyde Melton (Vivian). He is also survived by nine great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Riemann Family Funeral Home - West Jackson (13872 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39532). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Riemann Family Funeral Home (13872 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39532). A burial will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at the Biloxi National Cemetery (400 Veterans Ave, Biloxi, MS 39531).
