Carlton Joseph Melton, Sr.

DAPHNE, AL. Carlton Joseph Melton, Sr., born December 17, 1945 in Gulfport, MS, and a resident of Daphne, AL for 26 years, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010 surrounded by family at his home after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas W. Melton. He is survived by his wife and longtime sweetheart of 37 years, Jane Weaver Melton, who lovingly cared for him during his illness; daughter, Courtney Melton (Johnny) Ross of Daphne, Al; son Carlton J. “Rocky”(Jessica) Melton, Jr. of Mobile, Al; mother Ethel Trippi Melton of Gulfport, MS; four brothers Michael, Steve, and Tommy Melton all of Gulfport, MS, and Jeffrey Melton of Raymond, MS; two grandchildren, Sydney and Griffin Ross both of Daphne, AL and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Carlton was a deeply loved and dedicated husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He had a true zest for life and loved nothing more than to gather his friends and family together. Carlton was in the stevedoring industry for 45 years and for the last 15 years was a Regional Vice President with SSA Marine. The management and family of SSA Marine have been unparallel in their gracious support before, during, and after his illness. The family would like to express their gratitude for all the prayers, cards and letters from his many friends and associates. The outpouring of love just shows how many lives he touched and what a special person he was. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Daphne, AL. A memorial mass will be held Friday, March 26, 2010 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Daphne, with Monseignor Timothy Deasy officiating.  The Family will receive friends from 10am until the service begins at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Catholic Church, P.O. Box 549, Daphne, AL 36526 or Covenant Hospice, 1040 Stanton Road, Suite D, Daphne, AL 36526. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES& CREMATORY, INC.27409 U. S. HIGHWAY 98DAPHNE, AL  36526