military career, which includes locations like Panama, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. He was a very active member in his beloved church, West Laurel Baptist, where he served as a Deacon and taught Sunday school classes.
Melton Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Elizabeth Odom, and his sister, Fredna Rae Pittman (Marshall). He is survived by his brother, Rudy Odom (Jonelle), his two sons, Richard Melton Odom and Christopher McRae Odom (Julie), and his six grandchildren, Ryan Melton Farrell Odom, Sara Elizabeth Odom, Collin McRae Farrell Odom, Zachary McRae Odom, James Alexander Odom, and Abigail Ann Odom.
Funeral services will be Saturday, June 30th, at 11am, at West Laurel Baptist Church. Visitation for the public will be Friday, June 29th from 5pm to 8pm at Memory Chapel Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service after the funeral ceremony at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
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