Lewis R. Melton passed away on Sept. 25, 2015. A native of Tarboro, N.C., he was the son of the late Luther Melton Sr. and Carrie Collins Melton. He is predeceased by a sister, Christine Melton Hitt; brothers, Mahlon Melton, Ray Melton, Victor Melton and Luther Melton Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Joe Renfroe. Lewis was a veteran of World War II and a retiree of Suffolk Public Schools. He was a member of Oakland United Christian Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Ginny Lee Melton, the love of his life; two grandchildren, Kaitlin Collins Gudger and Cody Whitson Gudger, whom he greatly adored; two sisters, Peggy Renfroe and Edith Bradley (Bennie); and nieces and nephews whom he loved.

A funeral will be held Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, at 11 a.m. at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home and Crematory, 509 W. Washington St., Suffolk, with the Rev. James W. Browder III officiating. Burial will be at Newman Memorial Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at the funeral home from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sherry Ashburn and Shirley Boone. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chuckatuck Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 2164, Suffolk, VA 23432, or just be good to somebody and make a kind gesture, visit a shut-in or someone less fortunate. Condolences may be offered at www.RWBakerFH.com.