Larry DaleMelton

Larry Dale Melton, born July 12, 1949 in Monahans, TX, went to be in the presence of the Lord on June 9, 2011.  He was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.He was a mighty man of God; his total dedication to his Father in Heaven was an inspiration to all who knew or met him, and his heart for spreading the Gospel of Christ took him around the world, from the prisons of Texas to the remote wildlands of Brazil, Mozambique, and Mongolia.  He was pastor of Aspermont Community Church, missionary for Christ for the Nations, and founder of The Cross Missionary Organization, all done to bring glory to God, hope to the lost, and edification to his brothers and sisters in Christ.  He was a dedicated father, faithful husband, beloved grandfather, son-in-law, brother, uncle, and friend, and a devoted fan of the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, and Texas Longhorns.  Above all, he was a good and faithful servant, always. 

At the time of his death, he was pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in History at Texas A&M-Commerce with the hopes of teaching into his later years.  As a younger man, he attended McMurray University in Abilene, TX, served in the USAF-Air Intelligence, worked in management with the US Postal Service, culminating with his appointment to the position of Postmaster in Bonham, TX, and was a skilled and tireless painter, remodeler, and craftsman, often working alongside John Worthy, an arrangement that led to some of the most memorable stories ever told in the Melton and Worthy households.  He was a talented speaker, writer, and preacher and will be remembered for his incredible work ethic, his devotion to his children and grandchildren, and his ability to succeed in so many diverse endeavors.

He is survived by wife Jan Melton of Greenville, TX; children Chelsea Kring and her husband Darren, of Lindale, TX and Camin Melton, of New York, NY; grandchildren Alex and Colby Kring; sister Glenda Weiss and her husband Wilburn, of Cross Plains, TX; brother Bill Melton, of Cross Plains, TX; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; extended family Lucille Worthy, Leo and Patricia Faubion and their children and grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents James Lee and Gladys Inez (Baucom) Melton; sister Gatha Porter; brother James Gary Melton; and father-in-law John Worthy.

Funeral services will be 6:00 PM, Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Greenville, under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.  Rev. Terry Blankenship will officiate.  Visitation will be Tuesday, 5:00 PM until service time at the church.  Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday at Cross Cut Cemetery, near Cross Plains, Texas.