From the Sept. 8, 1939, Ryan Leader
G. W. MELTON
G. W. MELTON, one of Ryan's venerable citizens, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3 at his home in Ryan, age 86. Funeral service were held at the Ryan tabernacle Tuesday afternoon by Rev. W. S. DABNEY of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. K. F. KELLER of the Ryan Baptist Church and Mrs. CASSIE BROWN.
He was born in Smith County, Texas, April 24, 1853 moving from there to Oklahoma 12 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. SUSIE MELTON, ten children, one brother, one sister, 42 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. His ten surviving children are: R. L. MELTON of Tulia, Texas; ED MELTON of Lubbock, Mrs. GEORGE FUGATE of Lubbock, HARVE MELTON of Healdton, JESS, JOE, MOSS and STANLEY MELTON all of California, Mrs. HATTIE JUNKENS / JENKINS of Kansas City, Missouri and Mrs. A. J. PHAGANS of Ryan.
Mr. Melton was a member of the Methodist Church and was buried in Ryan cemetery.
From the Sept. 8, 1939, Ryan Leader
G. W. MELTON
G. W. MELTON, one of Ryan's venerable citizens, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3 at his home in Ryan, age 86. Funeral service were held at the Ryan tabernacle Tuesday afternoon by Rev. W. S. DABNEY of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. K. F. KELLER of the Ryan Baptist Church and Mrs. CASSIE BROWN.
He was born in Smith County, Texas, April 24, 1853 moving from there to Oklahoma 12 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. SUSIE MELTON, ten children, one brother, one sister, 42 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren. His ten surviving children are: R. L. MELTON of Tulia, Texas; ED MELTON of Lubbock, Mrs. GEORGE FUGATE of Lubbock, HARVE MELTON of Healdton, JESS, JOE, MOSS and STANLEY MELTON all of California, Mrs. HATTIE JUNKENS / JENKINS of Kansas City, Missouri and Mrs. A. J. PHAGANS of Ryan.
Mr. Melton was a member of the Methodist Church and was buried in Ryan cemetery.
Family Members
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Robert Lee Melton
1874–1949
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Jesse Dee "Jess" Melton
1876–1946
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Mary Lula Melton Phagans
1878–1961
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Harvey Webb Melton
1880–1964
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Samuel Edgar "Edd" Melton
1881–1971
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Dora Bain Melton Marsh
1884–1916
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Joseph Alfred "Joe" Melton
1886–1968
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William Moses "Mose" Melton
1890–1965
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Hattie Viola Melton Junkins
1892–1980
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Mattie Mae Melton Fugate
1894–1970
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George Stanley Melton
1897–1962
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