Melvin Allen Barton, 79 of Memphis passed away July 1, 2011. Melvin was a member of Raleigh Baptist Church and served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his children, Sabrina Hamilton, Rex Barton, Steven Barton, Janie Oatsvall; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 6, from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m., all at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens Germantown Pky Chapel. Online condolences may be expressed at www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 3700 North Germantown Road 901-725-0100