George "Boot" Melton, Jr.

Obituary For George "Boot" Melton, Jr.

M.W. Lee Mortuary respectfully announces the passing of Mr. George "Boot" Melton, Jr., 92, of Lanett, Alabama, who transitioned on Friday, July 17, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Melton was born on April 14, 1934.

Public Viewing

Friday, July 24, 2026
2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

M.W. Lee Mortuary
1304 East 10th Street
West Point, Georgia 31833

Celebration of Life

Saturday, July 25, 2026
2:00 p.m. EST

Pilgrim Baptist Church
420 North 12th Avenue
Lanett, Alabama 36863

Final Resting Place

Hillcrest Cemetery
3202 Country Club Road
Lanett, Alabama 36863

George Melton Jr. was born to the late George Melton Sr. and the late Annie Gunn Melton on April 14, 1934, in Lanett, Alabama. He departed from this life on July 17, 2026, at his residence.

George attended and graduated in 1954 from the former Lanier High School in Lanett, Alabama.

George was raised Baptist. He first joined Ebenezer Baptist Church at an early age. He later joined Pilgrim Baptist Church under the late Reverend O.D Slaughter in Lanett, Alabama. He was instrumental in building of Pilgrim Baptist Church. As a member he immersed himself in the church including his beloved Sunday school classes. He worked in numerous positions in the church including deacon; treasurer; and sexton.

George was united in marriage to Mae Frances Walker Melton on January 9, 1955. They remained together for 68 years until her death on July 16, 2023. They brought all five of their children up in the church.

He was a patriarch for his family. One of his greatest joys was showing kindness, love and affection to his nieces and nephews after his siblings passed away.

He retired from West Point Stevens in June 1999 after 44 Years of successful service.

George was preceded in death by the following: his wife, Mae Frances Walker Melton; sisters, Catherine Strong, Dorothy Melton, Emma Kate Darden Elie, Edith Melton, Annie Ruth Tibbs; brothers, Otis Melton, Willie Lewis Melton; nieces, Sylvia Sands, Ernestine Grant, Cynthia Madden, Stephanie Tibbs, Sandra Autry, Aries Sands and nephews, Koben Tibbs, Frank Strong, Joseph Melton, William Darden.

George leaves to cherish his memories: son, George H. Melton (Sherry)LaFayette, Alabama; daughter, Teresa Melton Lewis (Aron Sr.) Aiken, South Carolina; sons, Dennis T. Melton, Lanett, Alabama, Steven O. Melton (Gwendella) Jonesboro, Georgia; and Rev. Dr. Ronnie Melton (Carol) Valdosta, Georgia; eight grandchildren and 21great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Douglas Lee, Cincinnati, Ohio, sister-in-law, Brenda Lee, Cincinnati, Ohio, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Professional services entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary, “Where Service Becomes an Everlasting Memory.”

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Services

Public Viewing

Jul

24

M.W. Lee Mortuary

P.O. Box 27-1304 E. 10th Street
West Point , GA 31833

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Interment

Jul

25

Hillcrest Garden Cemetery

Lanett, AL 36863

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Celebration of Life Service

Jul

25

Pilgrim Baptist Church

420 N 12th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863

2:00 PM

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