Richard L. \Ricky\"" Melton Obituary (1960 - 2005)

Mr. Richard L. Ricky Melton, 44, of Madisonville, KY, died Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at 2:10 A.M., at the Regional Medical Center in Madisonville. \ He was born November 16, 1960, in Madisonville. He was a member of Richland Baptist Church and was a USDA Food Safety Inspector for the U.S. Government. \ Mr. Melton is survived by his wife, Lori Melton; parents William and Brenda Eaves; one son, William Craig Melton; one step-daughter, Myra Vincent; two step-sons, Joshua Vincent and Jesse Vincent; and three step-grandchildren, all of Madisonville. \ Funeral services will be Friday, September 23, 2005, at 2:00 P.M., at the Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Easley and Bro. Jim Lantrip officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery. \ Visitation will be Thursday, September 22, 2005, from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., and from 8:00 A.M. until the service time on Friday at the funeral home. \ Pallbearers will be Rodney Watts, Kenny Watts, Jim Blackburn, Joshua Vincent and Jesse Vincent. \