Mr. Jasper Melton was born in Bishopville, South Carolina on April 19, 1950 to Willie Buster Melton and Ella Toney Melton. He departed this life on Friday, February 1, 2019. Age 68 years.
Jasper graduated from Dennis High School, “Class of 1968.” After graduating, Jasper moved to Saginaw, Michigan where he met and married Kathleen (Porter) Melton, who predeceased him. From that union, one son was born, Sean Parnell Melton.
Jasper was a proud employee of the General Motors Corporation Grey Iron Foundry for over twenty-seven years and a member of UAW Local 668. He enjoyed DJ'ing in his spare time and listening to music. He loved to celebrate holidays, birthdays and various events with his family and friends. Jasper will be missed and forever cherished.
Jasper was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Porter Melton; parents, Willie and Ella Melton; siblings, Vermell Davis, Ruby Turner, Rosa Currance, Carrie Chapman, Willie Rob, W.C. and Willie Lee Melton; father and mother-in-law, Luvinson and Leonzy Porter; very special niece, Marie-Ann Prescott; best friend, Spain “Pee Wee” Brown, Jr.; very good friend, William Castanon, Jr.
He leaves to celebrate his life former wife, Elizabeth Ann Coakley; son, Sean Parnell (Melisa) Melton; stepchildren, Ray’ona Janelle, JayLon Jamual Bryant; grandchildren, Tila Monae, Delanae Kathleen, Jada LaShay Melton; great-grandchildren, Braydon Michael Melton, Nyomi Symone Patrick; sisters, Estell McMillan, Blondell Prescott, Barbara Bowman, Elma (Joe) Melton, Eva Dance; sister-in-law, Marsha (Floyd) Carter; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Gail), Larry Porter; very special nephew, Michael Prescott; a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to express special thanks to his sister, Blondell Prescott and great nieces Tameka Prescott and Veronica Bracey.
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