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Gary Duwayne Melton

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Birth	:	22 Oct 1946
Death	:	10 Aug 2016 Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5078011, -94.7063980
Inscription	:	EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON. MARRIED 5-21-1966
Description	:	Father: Orville Oscar Melton Mother: Jesse Naomi Ashmore∼ Gary Duwayne Melton 22 October 1946 - 10 August 2016 * Melton, Gary - Pittsburg Gary Duwayne Melton**, 69 of Pittsburg, passed away August 10, 2016 at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg following a sudden illness. Gary was a retired government certified welder, truck driver and mechanic for many years and had an extreme passion for restoring Nostalgic Automobiles. Following retirement Gary ran a small lawnmower repair shop out of his garage. He loved fishing, tinkering in his garage and taking on the challenge of fixing anything that was broken down. He... Read More	Father: Orville Oscar Melton Mother: Jesse Naomi Ashmore∼ Gary Duwayne Melton 22 October 1946 - 10 August 2016 * Melton, Gary - Pittsburg Gary Duwayne Melton*, 69 of Pittsburg, passed away August 10, 2016 at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg following a sudden illness. Gary was a retired government certified welder, truck driver and mechanic for many years and had an extreme passion for restoring Nostalgic Automobiles. Following retirement Gary ran a small lawnmower repair shop out of his garage. He loved fishing, tinkering in his garage and taking on the challenge of fixing anything that was broken down. He enjoyed collecting antiques (especially automobile related), pocket knives, matchbox cars and old fishing equipment. He loved visiting with his friends, his kids and his grandkids which he loved more than anything in the world. On May 21, 1966 he married his life long love Joanie Myers who survives at the home. Additionally he is survived by his beloved mother-in-law Irene Myers of Pittsburg who he loved and adored; a daughter Stacy Hamblin and husband Murle of Pittsburg, a son Steve Melton and wife Deni of Frontenac; 2 Godchildren Anthony and Tim Pointer of Indiana; 12 Grandchildren Brett Hamblin and wife Dusti, Brad and wife Karissa Smith-Hamblin, Cody Melton and wife Bethany, McKayla and Shadra Hamblin, Seth Melton and wife Samantha, Steven Melton and Daci Elbrader; 6 Great-grandchildren Brysen and Mairene Hamblin, Parker Smith-Hamblin, Lohnie Hamblin and Braxton and Summit Melton; a brother Sonny Melton, sisters Donna Meadows, Pamela Busheri, Vinita Newport and Deana Reed all of Pittsburg; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles that he loved dearly; many lifelong friends that he cherished and his little dog Noah that will miss his greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Jesse Melton and his beloved father-in-law Lonzo Myers. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday August 16, 2016 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg with Reverend's CL Armstrong and Jim Sukraw officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral. Following the services Gary will be taken for cremation, and will then travel with his family to the ocean to fulfill his dream as his final resting place. Condolences can be sent to www.bathaylor.com Memorial contributions can be made to help the family with final expenses. Memorials may be brought by or mailed to the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762. Site has photo. Published in Morning Sun; Has photo. Saturday, August 13, 2016. ~~ ~

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Gary Duwayne Melton's memorial is located at: Garden of Memories Cemetery, Washington Township, Crawford County, USA.
When did Gary Duwayne Melton death?
Gary Duwayne Melton death on 10 Aug 2016 in Pittsburg, Crawford County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 37.5078011
Longitude: -94.7063980

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Orville O. Melton

(1916 - 2003)

Jessie Ashmore Melton

(1923 - 2000)

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1. Garden of Memories Cemetery
Washington Township, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5078011, -94.7063980

2. Franklin Cemetery
Franklin, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5135200, -94.7066500

3. Shirley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4768930, -94.7047340

4. Lone Star Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4768982, -94.7043991

5. Mount Carmel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4552994, -94.6789017

6. Frontenac Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4542007, -94.6766968

7. Union Center Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5292015, -94.7778015

8. Smilie Cemetery
Mulberry, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5503006, -94.6492004

9. Yale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4836900, -94.6155000

10. Englevale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5861015, -94.7322006

11. Rosebank Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.5518990, -94.6194000

12. Dietz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 37.4180984, -94.7375031

13. Mindenmines Cemetery
Mindenmines, Barton County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4639381, -94.5913460

14. Beulah Cemetery
Beulah, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4397011, -94.8153000

15. Mount Olive Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3944016, -94.6971970

16. Rowe Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4018010, -94.6503930

17. Beecher-Hammond Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3936600, -94.7253500

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3927994, -94.6857986

19. Girard Cemetery
Girard, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.5005989, -94.8533020

20. Timmons Chapel Columbarium
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3898300, -94.6993800

21. West Union Cemetery
Chicopee, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.4036500, -94.7781800

22. McGonigle Cemetery
Cato, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.6264000, -94.7305984

23. Highland Park Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3853330, -94.7040260

24. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Pittsburg, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3819570, -94.7047020