Jeffrey Carlitha Melton, age 65 of Harriman passed away at Roane Medical Center on Sunday, April 16, 2023. He enjoyed fishing and watching Nascar racing. He was a huge fan of the U.T. Vols. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lorene Singleton Melton;

Sister, Joy; Brothers, Brian and Greg (Porky); Mother-in-law, Sandra Byrge.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rebecca Byrge Melton of Harriman;

Son, Jeffrey Matthew Melton of Georgia;

Sisters, Gail (Doobey) Ward and Janice and (Gary) Neal of Oliver Springs;

Brother, Bruce (Faye) Melton of Crossville;

Father and Mother-in-law, James and Mossie Byrge;

Sisters-in-law, Pam (Roger) White, Oliver Springs and Kim Byrge of Coalfield

Brothers-in-law, Toby Byrge of Oliver Springs and Jamie (Diane) Byrge of Dandridge;

Best Friend, Billy Joe Mitchell;

And a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and good friends.

A Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11:00 am in Indian Creek Cemetery, Oliver Springs.

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