Jesse Robert Melton, 84, passed away Saturday at Norton Audubon Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Jesse was born in Cumberland Co., KY to Harrison & Sallie (Thurman) Melton.
He was a retired Carpenter with American Synthetic Rubber, with over 30 years service. He was a member of the Council of Carpenters AFL-CIO local # 64 and was a U.S. Navy WW II Veteran, a Kentucky Colonel and a proud member of Mosaic United Methodist Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years Iva (Carter) Melton who passed in 2001, his Parents, 4 Brothers and a Sister.
Survivors include his Daughters: Kathy Tatum (Mark) and Patti Mullen (Darlye); 4 Grandchildren: Jennifer White (Todd), Julie Bennett (Kris), Caitlin Bowman (Tim), Austin Mullen. 1 Great Grand Daughter arriving in March; 1 Brother Gene Melton (Sharlene), and other family & friends.
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens, EAST.
Visitation will be Tuesday 2:00 - 8:00 PM. Expressions of Sympathy to his Church.