MELTON, Lawrence Lee, 72, of Mechanicsville passed on December 16, 2015. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Melton. He is survived by his children, Diana Lyon (Ricky) and Michael Melton; grandchildren, Jessica Lyon and Blake Lyon, all of Mechanicsville. Lawrence retired from the IBEW Local Union 666 in Richmond. He was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed. Lawrence was a lifelong friend to animals and would ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Life Unlimited Animal Charity, PO Box 1357 Orange, VA 22960. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 19, from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00pm at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd. Private interment at Signal Hill will be held at a later date.
