OBITUARY:  H. W. Melton, April 1916 - Smith County, TX

Contributed by Dr. Alma Moore Freeland
Submitted by East Texas Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 6967, Tyler, TX 75711

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Copy of Newspaper clipping from Sallie (Melton) Fitch's papers.  
Date of Clipping not known.  (April 1916)

H. W. Melton Dead

On Monday night about ten o'clock at the home of his son-in-law, Y. D.
Fitch, H. W. Melton departed this life at the age of 87.  Deceased was
one of the oldest and longest time residents of this section.  Years
and years ago, when many of the middle aged men of this section were
but little boys, Mr. Melton was active and conspicuous in the affairs
of the community.  Of late years, of course his advanced age had kept
him from coming a great deal into contact with his fellowmen.  He was
always of robust health and loved outdoor life.  He was known to 
almost all of our people.  Mr. Melton is survived by several children,
grand children and great grand children.  He was a good man and a 
Master Mason.  His remains will be interred at Salem Cemetery 
Wednesday aftgernoon under auspices of the Masons