J K (Jake) Melton

J K (Jake) Melton, 88, of the Dresden Community passed peacefully Sunday evening August 31, 2025, with family members by his side. He was born in Dresden on December 9, 1936, to Ben B. Melton and Effie Staggs Melton. By trade he was a home builder for sixty plus years starting on his own by building his home. Over his career he took pride in his work and did not settle for poor quality working alongside his nephew Larry Farish for a number of years. He had a love for deer hunting, but hunting was not what he enjoyed most, it was the fellowship with others. Family was important to Jake and he loved each and every one very much. His love for God was the only thing that put his family second. As a Deacon at First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove sharing God’s love and having the opportunities to help others meant everything to him. His only request was to make sure that those that were helped knew it came from the church and not a specific person. Jake also served as a trustee at BGISD for 19 years, giving back to his alma mater. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ann Melton, siblings Helen Farish (Hoss), Bernice Sanders (Darrel), Margie Whorton (Joe), Betty Wilson (Bill) and Doug Melton, and a number of nephews and nieces. He is survived by his children Benny Melton and wife Becky, Penney Weaver and husband Marty and Brett Melton and wife Christine. Grandchildren Brittany Weaver McMath and husband Bankston, Ben Melton and wife Emily, Derek Weaver and wife Holi, Brooke Melton, Ethan Weaver and wife Lauren, Bailey Melton and Rylie Rodriguez and husband Armando. Eleven great grandchildren with one on the way due after the first of the year, sister-in-law Nancy, one special cousin Melba Blissett and numerous extended family members and friends. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 – 8pm at Griffin – Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, September 5, 2025, at 10:00am at First Baptist Church in Blooming Grove with Bro. Grady Cashion officiating. Pallbearers will be Ben Melton, Derek Weaver, Ethan Weaver, Bankston McMath, Armando Rodriguez, Jason Farish and Larry Farish. Honorary pallbearers will be Deacons at First Baptist Church and the Bull Riders from the buck outs held at the 3M arena. The family wants to give a special heart-felt thank you to Bristol Hospice, nurses Julie Flores and Kara McCain. Caregivers Rylie Rodriguez, Donna Milligan, Chrstie Woods, Denise Smith, Jessica Watson, Debbie Hawk, and Emma Green.

J K (Jake) Melton

December 9, 1936 - August 31, 2025