of Batesville, AR
August 20, 1933 - May 29, 2023
Lynn W. Melton, 89, of Batesville passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023.
He was born on August 20, 1933 in Brockwell, AR to John Henry Melton and Jeffie (Blevins) Melton.
Lynn was a Christian and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville for 73 years. He served in the Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954 and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed Cardinal Baseball and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Norma (Stephens) Melton; two sons, Jackie (Brenda) Melton of Edgemont, Arkansas and David (Nita) Melton of Maumelle, Arkansas; one daughter, Cindy (Mark) Martindale of Benton, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Christopher (Hannah) Martindale, Ashley Martindale, Faith (fiance, Bryan Honeck) Melton and Tyler Melton; one brother, Shelby "Chip" Melton (Sharon) of Batesville and one sister, Myram Brewer (TA) of Springdale, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Tommy Melton, Willard Melton and Bill Melton.
Pallbearers are Christopher Martindale, Tyler Melton, Dr. Lackey Moody, Tommy Harris, Nickey Melton and Mark Martindale.
Honorary pallbearers are Max Rutledge and Autry McIlroy.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home with Stephan Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow at Alderbrook Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the funeral home just prior to service.
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26 Condolence(s)
Robert Ford
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Dear Norma and Family, I am so sorry to learn of the recent passing of Lynn. My memories go way back to years ago when Lynn and my youngest brother, Charles, were in school together and good buddies. And the many years Ellen and I worshipped at Calvary Baptist and enjoyed Christian fellowship together with your family. Lynn was a good man and a good friend. He will be missed greatly by so many. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Robert Ford, Jr.
Joanie Younger
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Norma and family, I am so sorry about Lynn. May our precious Lord wrap his Comforting arms around you all during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
In Christian Love,
Joanie Younger
Bill Estes & Janet Tosh
Thursday, June 1, 2023
We are so very sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with the family and friends
Donnie Powell
Thursday, June 1, 2023
Jackie, so sorry for your loss.
Rufus and Dorothy Christopher Johnston
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God bless and keep you.
Todd, Resa and Stephanie Bolin
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
We will continue to lift this family in our prayers for comfort and peace. May God hold you in his loving arms in the days ahead.
Bill Milligan
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
I'm sorry about your loss prayers for you and family.I will be out of town will be thinking about my baseball buddy.
Judy Young
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Cindy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Young
Sarah Young
BI & Terry Robertson
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Cindy & Family- We send our condolences and are praying for your family.
Ron and Glenda Taylor
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Norma and family, we are so sorry for your loss and pray for our Lord’s comfort for you during these days. Ron and Glenda
Tonya and Lulu Knight
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Cindy and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers ðŸ™
Love always
Tonya and Lulu Knight
Randall Robertson
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
To Cindy and family... Marti and I send our condolences to you and your family.
Joan Babbitt
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Cindy so sorry to hear about your Dad. We will be praying for you and family during this time.
Don Wilson
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Margaret and I are very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.,
Tom & Pat Jernigan
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort at this sad time.
Beth Milligan
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your dad was a very positive part of my childhood growing up in Batesville.
Betty Cockrill
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Norma and family, I am so sorry to hear about Lynn. I pray that our precious Jesus wraps your sweet family in His loving arms and gives you peace and comfort during these difficult times.
Greg & Janet Harton
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Praying for all the family during your loss. Mr. Lynn was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. May God comfort you in the days to come is our prayer. A life well lived.
Larry and Sheila Poff
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Sheila and I joined Calvary in 1993. It has been both a pleasure and blessing to know and Worship with both Lynn and Norma! Lynn and I caught a lot of fish visiting before and after church! Lynn loved his Lord, family and church family! We will miss him! We will continue to lift Norma and the family in prayer!
Joycelyn Patterson
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
So sad to learn of Lynn's death; however, as Philippians 1:22 states: "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Jerry Dale and I enjoyed visiting with Lynn and Norma on several occasions. Jerry passed away August 14, 2018. As Christians, we look forward to joining our loved ones one day. Heaven is a Wonderful Place!! May God bless you with peace during these days.
Alan Vickery
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
In our thoughts and prayers,
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Laura Hawkins Ward
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Terribly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. God bless you.
Michael and Janice McNeil
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words to express the deep sorrow we feel. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and the family ðŸ™
Nancy Hobbs
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Dear Norma , I am so sorry to hear about Lynn. May The Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around you and your family giving you strength, peace and comfort for the coming days
Cecelia Rutledge Wilson
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
So sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. Dennis and I will be keeping you all in our prayers.
Janet Hamm Williams
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know he will be greatly missed. Grateful for your connection to Batesville (my hometown).