James Melton Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Melton (Dayton, Ohio), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 30, 2025 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Melton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Melton and Emma Melton (Verrue); his former wife Gina Young (Miller); his sisters, Eve Watson, Phyllis Meade and Nancy Tillman; and his stepson Blake James.

He is survived by: his wife Deborah Melton (Simpson); his sister Sylvia Mabrey (Charles); his children, Gennifer High (Jimmy), James Melton (Mercedes), John Melton, Jamie Amelia Williams (Kenda'l), Melissa Mattingly (Christopher), Shaun James, Derek Courtney (Emily) and Erin James; and his grandchildren, Natalee, Paityn, Liam, Chloe, Gabrielle, Jude, George, Harrison, David, Lucy, Kyla, Kameron, Kiana, Natalie, Kaylee, Devin and Bryson. He is also survived by great-grandchildren.

To aid in ending Alzheimer's, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association in James' name.