Arvin Andrew Melton, 89, of Shelby, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at home.

Born in Marion Co. Kentucky on June 21, 1931 , he was the son of the late Oscar Joseph Melton and Cora May Newton Melton. He was of the Baptist Faith and served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Tom Johnson and also for Chrysler.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Lennie Melton, Ronald Melton and Don Melton and one sister, Loenell Shipp.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Edris Blanton Melton; one son, Derek Melton and wife Kayla of Poplar Bluff, MO; one daughter, Kimberly Summey and husband Brian of Shelby; one brother, Carl Melton and wife Joyce of Charlotte; three grandchildren, Myles Summey, Jacy Melton and Kenzley Melton and several nieces and nephews.

The graveside service will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Rose Hill Memorial Park, 342 Jim Cline Rd., Fallston, NC 28042 with the Rev. Dale Byrd officiating.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service.

The burial will follow the service in the Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 82, 1628 South Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28152.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Fallston, NC.