Jimmy McArthur Melton, 83, of Hamlet, passed away surrounded by family at Richmond County Hospice Haven on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.
Born to the late John and Ollie Carpenter Melton on April 4, 1942 in Richmond County, he is preceded in death by siblings Mitchell Melton, Janice Hogan, Rodney Melton, Donnie Melton, Bill Pope and J. B. Pope.
Affectionately known as "Banjo" or "The Ford Man," he worked for many years and retired from Industrial Sheet Metal.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Wanda Melton of the home; children, Lori Ann Brown (Jerry Wayne), Dana Ritch (Michael), Jimmy Melton Jr. (Renee), Richard Millen, Debra Dunn and Kimberly Locklear; grandchildren, Kenneth Brown (Bonnie), Joshua Smith (Kari), Codi Smith (Shania), Caitlyn Ritch, Hailee Ritch, James Melton, Makenna Melton, Kayleen Melton and Chelsi Melton; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held privately at Richmond Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Richmond County Hospice at 1119 N. U.S. Hwy 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online condolences can be made at carterfuneral.net.
