Dennis Clyde Melton, 57, Willard, passed away July 7, 2009. He was born July 7, 1952, in Springfield, Mo. Dennis graduated from Willard High School in 1970. He served in the Army and was employed with Barkers Frame and Collision. On August 21, 1975, in Springfield, he married Brenda (Edmisson) Melton. Dennis enjoyed every moment of life. He was immensely devoted to his wife and children. He loved to spend free time working on the farm. He was truly outstanding in his field. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Daniel Melton. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Melton; his mother, Peggy and Don Cope; children, Bryan and Shawna Walker, and Michael and Samantha Melton; two grandsons, Nathaniel and Brendon Walker; three brothers, Dan, Donnie and Doug Melton; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held in Clear Creek Cemetery at 2 p.m., July 10, 2009. Visitation will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home North from 5 to 7 p.m., July 9, 2009.