Jeffery "Jeff" Dee Melton

Jeffery "Jeff" Dee Melton, 60, of Kings Mountain, passed away August 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 29,1963, in Cleveland County, son of Shirley Moss Melton and the late David Willis Melton.

Jeff was so dedicated to the bus ministry at Love Valley Baptist Church for many years. He spent a lot of time working on the buses to keep them on the road. If he wasn't fishing, he would be driving a bus to pick up the children for church.

He proudly served in the Army National Guard.

A celebration of Jeff's life will be held 6:00 pm Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Bethlehem Baptist Church 1017 Bethlehem Road Kings Mountain, officiated by Pastor Steve Taylor and military honors provided by the US Army National Guard.

The family will receive friends 5-6pm prior to the service at the church.

In addition to his mother, Shirley Moss Melton, Jeff is survived by his daughter, Brooke Melton (Tyler Williams); grandfather, George Melton; grandchildren, Annaleigha Jackson, Deacon Jackson, Alec Sisk, Gracin Sisk, Alannah Williams.

In addition to his father, Jeff was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary Melton, Jay Dee Moss, Eva Leigh Moss.