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Dan Melton
January 9, 1944 - January 7, 2025

Dan Powell Melton of Bono departed this life Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 29 days.  He was born Sunday, January 9, 1944 in Jonesboro, AR and lived in that area most of his lifetime.  He was a retired firefighter with 20 years of service for the Jonesboro Fire Department and was owner of Home Integrity Home Inspection business, after retirement, he went to Arkansas State University and obtained a masters degree in public administration and a bachelors degree in psychology, a volunteer fire fighter for Bono Fire Department, 1961 graduate of Trumann High School, he loved the outdoors, especially hunting, raising animals and gardening.  Mr. Melton was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Geral Dan and Marian Alice Powell Melton. He is survived by his wife of 60 l/2 years, Katheryn Melton of the home; one daughter, Kristine (David) Brooks of Pine Bluff, one son, Danaul (Karyn) Melton of Jonesboro;; one brother, Darryl (Marty) Melton of Memphis, TN; two grandchildren Drake (Jess) Melton and Allegra Melton and one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Melton.      The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 14th,  from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Randy Britton officiating.  Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.     An online registry book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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Visitation

January 12, 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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Funeral Service

January 12, 2025
03:00 PM

Thompson Funeral Home
220 Viva Drive
Trumann, AR 72472
(870)483-6311

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  1. Judy Turner Thomson, Daytona Beach, FL. says

    Dan Powell and I grew up and graduated from high school together.I always enjoyed visiting and “catching up” with him at each of our class reunions. I often asked him how he talked Katherine into marrying him and he would give me a big laugh. When I lived in Trumann five years taking care of my Mother, he would stop by frequently and visit with us.Mother really enjoyed reminiscing with him as she knew his parents. To all of your family, please know how sorry I am for your loss. Farewell Old Friend. God speed. See you on the other side.

  2. Leeann Castleberry, Bono AR says

    Katheryn,Kristine and Danual, We are so very sorry for your loss. Dan was a great neighbor and friend. Our prayers are with you all. Sincerely, Robin and Leeann Castleberry

  3. Devin Caples, Fayetteville, AR says

    Katheryn & Family, I wanted to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Dan. Your family were great neighbors for many decades to my family. Dan kept a close eye on our house and property after my Dad passed away and that was a tremendous help to my Mom and our family. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Steve Beck, Brookland, Ar. says

    Good Man.

  5. David & Linda McDaniel , Trumann says

    So sorry. Your family is in our prayers.

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