Harry R. Melton, age 80, former resident of 208 Amity Circle, Belmont, NC died November 24, 2013 at Morningside Assisted Living, Gastonia, NC.  He was born in Rutherford Co, NC to the late Baxter and Hannah Dixon Melton.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years, Priscilla “Prissy” Melton; his son, Todd Melton; brothers, Randal Dixon, Tom Melton, and Billy Melton.  Mr. Melton graduated from Kings Mountain High School in 1953 and was the retired President of Amity Finance, Gastonia, NC after 38 years of service.  He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Belmont, NC, member of the Resident Lenders of North Carolina, former member of the Kiwanis Club and the Chamber of Commerce. 

He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, 101^st Airborne Division.  A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend who was an avid golfer.  The family would like to extend a special thanks to the caregivers of Terrace Ridge Assisted Living, Morningside Assisted Living and the caregivers of Home Instead.   They would also like to send a special thanks to Mr. Melton’s extended family at Amity Finance, Gastonia, NC. 

SURVIVORS: Son: Chip Melton and wife Debbie, Cramerton, NC

 Sister: Helen McAbee, Kings Mtn. NC

3 Grandchildren: Maria Melton, Christa Wackerhagen and husband Luke,

And Jenna Melton.

2 Great Grandchildren: Brett Wackerhagen and Sam Tomlinson. 

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Wednesday, November 27, 2013   11:00 A.M.    Rev. Chuck Baker, officiating.

VISITATION: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening, November 26, 2013 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 748 Belmont, NC 28012

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