Melton was born on December 4, 1963, in Arlington, VA, to R. L. Mickey and Roberta “Bobbi” Melton McGuire. He graduated from St. Stephens School in Alexandria, Virginia and received his B.A. from the University of Virginia. He was an active member of the Board of Directors of The Miller School in Charlottesville.
In addition to his parents, Melton is survived by his children, Robert Melton McGuire and Georgia Gray McGuire; sister Roberta McGuire Mathews (Matt); and his devoted dog Shaman.
Melton loved his family, his farm, and was proud of America.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert and Ruth Melton Living Memorial Fund, First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 5, Inverness, MS 38753, or The Miller School of Albemarle, 1000 Samuel Miller Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22903.
