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Larry Steven Melton, 69 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2019.
He was born August 7, 1950 in Lexington, NC. Larry was the son the late Arthur Melton and Vera Poteat Melton.
Larry graduated from North Rowan High School in 1968. In high school, he was a member of the marching band, football, wrestling and track teams. He joined the Navy in 1969 and was a Gunners Mate 2nd class on the USS Coral Sea. He served in Vietnam, earning a National Defense Service Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal and was a rifle and pistol sharpshooter. He graduated from Rowan Cabarrus Community College with 5 degrees. He worked as a machinist for HBD industries for 35 years (formerly Carolina Rubber Hose).
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray and Jay Melton.
He is survived by 7 cousins, Jaudon Cline, Beckie Graves, Danny Poteat, Michael Poteat, Carol Smith, Joyce Cline, Bob Rusher and special friend, Jean Medinger.
There will be a memorial service held at the Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at 9am, with full military honors. Pastor Sy Ponds will preside. The family will receive friends after the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 620 Andrews St. Salisbury, NC 28144.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the family. Please share a memory and sign his guestbook at www.CarolinaCremation.com.
Jeannie Hutchins says
David and I grew up with Larry. We all played together mostly in the Hutchins, yard. I saw him just a few months ago at Rush Co on Long Ferry Road. I recognized him as soon as I saw him. He looked like he always did. Only like me a little older. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers!!!
Sylvia Miller Bailey says
Larry was always such a sweet guy! We enjoyed talking and laughing about our days at East Spencer Elementary at our class reunion this past September. He will be greatly missed. God’s blessing on our dear friend ❤️❤️❤️
Sara Blondino says
Prayers to his family so sorry for your loss. Larry was always a great guy.
Billy Fortner says
So sorry to hear of the passing of Larry. I always considered him to be a good friend.we spent alot of years working together at HBD Industries .Sending prayers to the family
Linda Hipp Trexler says
I’m so sorry to hear about Larry passing. We grew up together…attending the same elementary and high school. He was a nice guy. Sending prayers for his family!
Debbie White Pahl says
I only knew Larry in high school, but I remember him as a shy, sweet tempered guy who always had a really nice smile for me when we passed in the hallway. Rest in peace, old friend and classmate. May your family know you will be missed. Many prayers for them.
Ed(ward) Clark says
Larry and I were in band/marching band (he played trumpet, if memory serves) and wrestling (he was a force to be reckoned with!) and several classes, and I have nothing but pleasant memories of him…..high school can sometimes bring back painful memories, but memories of Larry were only/all good ones. 🙂 Luckily, I got to see Larry at our NRHS 50th reunion and he was one of the most easily recognized classmates, with that same caring smile. As long as we remember Larry, he will be alive in our hearts. Thank you, my friend, for being such a warm spot in my high school memories. You’re now at total peace, enjoy your rest, it is well deserved. Your life made a positive difference in SO many other lives. What better testament could any of us have?