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Billy Coates Melton
07/08/1935 - 07/25/2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Reverend Billy Coates Melton announces his passing after a battle of colon cancer on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence. Billy was 86 years old from Ringgold, Va. and formerly of Galax, VA. He was an Assembly of God Pastor for fifty-five years, having started and preached at many churches including Shenandoah Assembly of God, Elam Assembly of God, Mountain Hill Assembly of God, Cabin John Maryland Assembly of God, Buena Vista Assembly of God and started Four Square Assembly of God here in South Hill, Va.
Billy will be lovingly remembered by his wife of sixty-three years Dorothy Moore Melton, three daughters ; Kathy M. Kirby of La Crosse, Verian Jackson (Claude) of Macon, N.C. and Patricia McClintock of Concord, N.C., a son Billy C. Melton, Jr. of Ringgold, a brother Bobby L. Melton of
La Crosse, a sister Cleo Ovzeen Chandler of South Hill, also fondly remembered by his three grandchildren; Jason, Amber and Angela, two great grandchildren; Alexis and Brandon, Jr. and one great great grandchild, Ayden. He was predeceased by and will be welcomed at the gates by his grandson Brandon Shelton and son-in-law Randy Shelton.
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home with interment in La Crosse Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. the funeral home.
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To the Entire Family:
I wish to convey my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dear Family
Member. Billy was such a wonderful and compassionate person who
shared his faith with many. Everyone around him was truly enriched
by his testimony. His presence shall leave a void which can not be
easily filled.
My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this difficult
time.
Pastor
Billy has been a shining example of a Christian gentleman and his legacy will continue on in the lives of his family, friends and parishioners. I enjoyed our times of fellowship and sharing our faith with each other. Dorothy you have been a wonderful, faithful ministers wife and God has given you both an outstanding life together. Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Frank Sossamon
With sympathy
I am sorry to hear about Brother Billy. He has checked on me every day during my battle with cancer. He will really be missed. He truly showed the love of Christ. Much love to Dorothy and family.
Mr Milton is a friend of mine
So sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Milton . I knew him by coming to our church many times . I know the family will miss him but he in a better place than you and I . Praying for his family may God be with mrs Milton and her children and grand children .God bless y’all
Friend of Mr Milton
I thought a lot of Mr Melton he came to your church many times he always had a smile everytime you meet him. Know he going to be missed but you know he’s in a better place than we are he rejoicing with all . God bless Mrs Melton and her children and grand children
Dorothy and your entire family. I am so sorry for your loss of your loved one.
May he rest in peace and you all have comfort and understanding.
With Sympathy
Rev. Melton was a wonderful man of God. He is stilled revered at the Shenandoah Assembly of God by all who knew him. I am glad that I had the pleasure of knowing him. Our condolences go out to his family for your great loss. If there is anything we can do as a church body for the family, please let us know.
Pastor Dean
Dear Dorothy and Family
Saddened to hear of your “ Billy’s “ passing. I pray God will comfort you and your Family in the days ahead. Please know you will be in my prayers and forever in my heart with fond happy memories we had together in the mornings over breakfast
Sincerely
Denise C Gill
Heartfelt sympathy
I know words can’t take away the hurt you are feeling, but we want you to know ow much we care. Sending you love and strength for this great loss.
With Heartfelt Sympathy
I am so sorry to hear of Bro. Billy’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I have known and been close to this family all my life and send each of you my love. The loss of a loved one is never easy but I know for certain he was so happy to see his Saviour and all of his loved ones who went Home before him. He is now rejoicing in Heaven. May you feel God’s loving, caring embrace and His comfort in the days to come. All my love.
Sympathy
Dorothy so sorry for your loss to you and your family. God bless!