James Alton "Dub" Melton

James Alton "Dub" Melton, 88 of Winterville, died July 29, 2024.

A lifelong resident of Oglethorpe, he was a son of the late William James and Mary Elizabeth Hardeman Melton. Dub served in the U.S. Air Force 4 years and was a retired mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He was active with the Winterville Lions Club and a longtime member of Winterville First Baptist Church.

Dub is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Ruff Melton; sister-in-law, Virginia Melton, and brother-in-law, Larry Busbin. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces, and nephews. He was always a 2nd father figure to all. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Melton Busbin, and brother, Billy Melton.

The family will receive friends at Lord and Stephens, EAST Friday, August 2, 2024 beginning at 1:00. Services will follow in the chapel at 2:00 with Christian Colson officiating. Interment will be at Winterville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris Busbin, Greg Ruff, Mitch Ruff, Donald Butler, Jimmy Melton, and Michael Criswell.

The family is at the home, 65 Melton Road, Winterville.

Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, EAST.

Courtesy obit on the behalf of Berry Funeral Home and Crematory.