Melton is survived by his children, Paul, Samuel, Kendall, and Michael Boyd; his grandchildren, Nathaniel and Theodore Boyd; and his brothers, Bobby and Larry Boyd. He is predeceased by his wife Linda Boyd.
Melton was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on July 15, 1946, to Paul Conway Boyd and Mildred Gordon. He graduated from Shelby State with an associate’s degree in computer science. He worked as a systems analyst at Memphis Light Gas and Water for thirty-five years.
Melton was a devoted father who enjoyed walking the trails down by the Wolf River with his dogs. He loved going to the gym each day to exercise and spend time with friends, as well as playing golf with his brothers. On Saturdays during football season, you could find him with his daughter cheering on the Memphis Tigers. He faithfully attended church at First Assembly of God where he served as a greeter each Sunday morning. He will be deeply missed by his friends, family, and all who know him.
A memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on April 21 at the Collierville Funeral Home located at 3863 Bailey Station Road in Collierville, TN. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Paul Melton Boyd to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.
