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Roger W. Melton

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Roger W. Melton, age 77, of Rogers died June 6, 2013, at New Hope Health & Rehab in Rogers. He was born Nov. 18, 1935, to the late Ralph Thomas and Opal (Taylor) Melton. Roger was retired from the U.S. Navy as a second class petty officer aircraft control. Roger was a philanthropist of charitable giving and spent the majority of his later years giving his time and resources to various organizations. He supported the American Legion, 40-8 chapter, locally. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mildred Melton of Rogers; children, Terry Melton of Lakeland, Fla., Tony Melton of Bentonville, Tracy Melton of Holts Summit, Mo., Vicki Dunmire of Longview, Texas, Pam Winberry of Elm Springs, Teresa Young of Fulton, Mo.; a sister, Joan Sinnes of Wichita, Kan.; 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Mario Melton (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Victor Melton (Pryor, Okla.), John Melton (Newkirk, Okla.), Laura Melton of Ponca City, Okla.), Bob Melton (Oklahoma City) and Bonnie Gable (Norwich, Kan.). Private services will be held. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers. Online condolences may be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.

Published June 11, 2013

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