Dr. George E. Melton
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Dr. George Melton, Ph.D. of history at St. Andrews University, Laurinburg, NC, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021.
Born on January 22, 1932, he grew up in the Thomasboro neighborhood of Charlotte, NC.
Although he was interested in sports, Dr. Melton's great passion was scholarship and teaching. Dr. Melton graduated from Davidson in 1954 with a degree in History, and later a Ph.D. from the UNC Chapel Hill. He taught history at Pfeiffer University from 1957 - 1967 and continued his teaching at St. Andrews University. After 57 years, Dr. Melton retired from the classroom in 2013, at the age of 81.
Dr. Melton also conducted a great deal of research in Washington, DC and Paris. He published many periodicals and 2 books, Darlan, Admiral and Statesman of France, 1881-1942, and FROM VERSAILLES TO MERS EL-KEVIR. His first book was later translated into French and received the honor of the Big Book Of The Month in France.
Dr. Melton's interest also included classical and Big Band music, attending the Presbyterian church, spending time in Montreat, NC, traveling to Paris for research with his wife, Anne Ramsay. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Dr. Melton was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Woods Melton and Myrtle Harris Melton, his first wife, Marjorie Blankenship Melton; brothers, Jack Melton, Woods Melton, James Justus; sisters, Frances Quinn, Jane Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Hopkins Melton of Laurinburg, NC, his children, George Melton (Gloria) of Charlotte, Marjorie Anne Melton Harris (John) of Griffin, GA, and Carrie Medlock (George) of Laurinburg; along with his much-adored grandchildren, Emily LaFontaine (Jon), Ali Mullins (Ryan), Rachel Harris, Justus Melton, David Medlock and Jack Medlock.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Graveside committal services will be Noon on Monday, May 17, 2021, Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte, NC
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to St. Andrews University, www.sa.edu/give in support of the History Dept., or mail ATTN: Advancement Office, St. Andrews, 1700 Dogwood Mile St., Laurinburg, NC 28352, or to the Presbyterian Heritage Center, PO Box 207, Montreat, NC 28757.
Services entrusted to Richard Boles Funeral Service.