Jerry Mack Melton

Funeral Service for Jerry Mack Melton, 76, of Roosevelt, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Snyder First Baptist Church. Interment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery, Cooperton, under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home of Hobart.

Visitation will be from 1 - 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022, and 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Thursday, March 10, 2022, at Ray & Martha's Funeral Home in Hobart.

Mr. Melton passed away peacefully on March 5, 2022. Jerry was born to Thomas Joshua and Myrtle Alpha (Simms) Melton on November 27, 1945, in Hobart.

Jerry grew up and attended school in Roosevelt, and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1964. He spent his working life as a custom combiner, cutting anything and everything that could be cut with a combine. He also worked during cotton harvest at the cotton gin. Jerry also worked operating heavy machinery for Kiowa County District 3, He loved working. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jerry will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Survivors include his companion: Shirley McGee, Roosevelt, his children: Amy Melton and companion Beau Wiley, Lawton, Michael Chard, Hobart, Ashley Melton, Oklahoma City, Andurea Melton, Altus; Grandchildren: Anthony Navarro, Jessica Navarro, Jakeb Navarro, Jaley Melton-Wiley, Jillian Melton-Wiley, Ramiro Garza, and Melencia McGee; Great-grandchildren: Anthony and Damian Navarro; a sister: Carolyn Loper, Roosevelt; a brother: Donnie Melton and wife Wanda, Harrah; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas & Myrtle Melton, a sister: Barbara Jean Melton and brothers: Tommy and Charlie Melton.