In loving memory of John Lee Melton of Denton, Texas, born in Reagan, Tennessee, who departed this world on April 20, 2024 at the age of 87. John Lee leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, James Homer and Bessie Jane Melton; his wife Maria; and his son Bruce Dean. He is survived by : his siblings, Juanita Shewmaker, Wanda Jane Cogbill, Mary Nell Sanford, Vera Lou Tillman, Norma Jean Maness and James Melton; his children, Matthew, Miriam Sheehan, Lee and Samuel; his grandchildren, Nicholas Melton, John Robert Sheehan, Deanna Gottardi, Ashley Niño, Tanya Bosquez and Emilia Melton; and his great grandchildren, James Gottardi, Elaina Gottardi, Eiliyah Niño and Bruce Dean Niño. He is also survived by his extended family in Jackson, TN, his wife.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 27th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Lifeline Church (2800 Pennsylvania Dr, Denton, TX 76205). A graveside service was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 at the Dallas National Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home