William Melton

William "Bill" Melton, age 77, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Biloxi. He served his country proudly with the United States Air Force for 28 years. He loved fishing, "little red car rides", his grandchildren, his children and his wife dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Wells Melton and Allie Marie Roebuck Melton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary "Fran" Sanders Melton of Biloxi; son, Jeff Melton (Leslie) of Biloxi; daughter, Katherine Hill (Marshall) of Biloxi; two brothers, Gary Melton of Florida and Ronald Gene Melton of North Carolina; five grandchildren, Matt Hill, Josh Melton, Shawnessy Hill, Samantha Rockholt and Ashley Hill; two great -grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 10:00AM Monday, June 19, 2017 at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Rd, Biloxi. A visitation will begin at 9:00AM until service time. A burial will follow the service at Biloxi National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bill's honor to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.