Donald is survived by his wife of 52 years, Myrtle Melton of Belmont, NC; two sons, Roger Melton (Elizabeth) and Wayne Melton (Elaine) all of Gastonia; twelve grandchildren, Brad, Crystal, Adam, Tony, Stephanie, Emily, Tiffany, Roger, Chris, John, Jerry and Robert; fourteen great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Melton of Thomasville, NC.
Donald was preceded in death by one son, Donnie Melton.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Carothers Funeral Home, 312 W. 2nd Ave, Gastonia. Burial will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com
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