Richard Lee Melton 85, Springfield, Mo. passed away July 29, 2019, at The Waterford. He was born May 9, 1934, in Christian County, Mo. to Earl and Marguerite (Horn) Melton. He was a retired upholsterer, for Lee Upolstery Shop. and he was a U.S. Army veteran. He was also a member of the Schweitzer United Methodist Church.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Tim Melton, a sister: Ruth Keysser and a brother: Roger Melton. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Melton, a son: Tony Melton, a step-son: Ken Fisher and his wife, Sherri, two step-daughters: Margo Sanders and her husband Roger, and Michelle R. Beck, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nieces nephews.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at Greeenlawn Funeral Home North.