Obituary – Steven Ray Melton
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Steven Ray Melton, age 62, of Shelbyville, passed away June 4, 2024, under the loving care and comfort of his family and the professional and caring staff of Alive Hospice.
The family will receive visitors 6-8 PM Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel.
Graveside service will be 1 PM Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Lebanon Laurel Hill Cemetery in Cleveland, Tennessee.
He was born March 16, 1962, in Cleveland, to Boyd Melton, of Shelbyville, and the late Joyce Johnson Boyd. He was a retired trainer of Tennessee Walking Horses, loved to play golf and go fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephew, and held membership at Northfork Baptist Church.
In addition to his father, survivors include a brother, Jeff Melton, a niece, Sydney Melton and a nephew, Reed (Julie) Melton.
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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