Calvin L. Melton
January 3, 1948 - November 23, 2020
Calvin L. Melton, 72, of Evansville, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus from complications of Covid-19. Calvin was born January 3, 1948 in Fort Hood, TX to the late Ben and Readith (Tinsley) Melton. He worked for General Foods and later as a welder at Accuride in Henderson. He was an artist; enjoyed painting, gardening, walking in Garvin Park and was an animal lover, especially wolves. Surviving Calvin are his wife of 48 years, Peggie (Coomes) Melton; two daughters, Valarie (Matthew) Solomon and Melissa Reitz; one son, Troy (Misty) Melton; two sisters, Kathy (Paul) Davault and Linda (Jeff) Marshall; two brothers, Glenn (Giesla) Melton and Ben (Michelle) Melton; seven grandchildren, Allison, Joseph, Noah, Kendra, Brittnay, Andrea and Troy and ten great grandchildren, Ayden, Payton, McKenzie, Ethan, Kaylee, Landon, Londyn, Parker, Gracie and Colton. Due to the pandemic, the visitation and funeral services will be private. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh County Humane Society, 400 Milner Industrial Drive, Evansville, IN 47710. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.
Calvin L. Melton, 72, of Evansville, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus from complications of Covid-19. Calvin was born January 3, 1948 in Fort Hood, TX to the late Ben and Readith (Tinsley) Melton.... View Obituary & Service Information