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Harold Vernon Melton

May 24, 1954 — November 25, 2019

In Loving MemoryOfHarold Vernon MeltonMay 24, 1954 ~ November 25, 2019 Harold Vernon Melton passed into the arms of the Lord on Novem- ber 25, 2019 at his home in Wharton, TX. He was born May 24, 1954 in Wharton, Texas to Orval and Prebble Chambliss Melton. Harold was raised in Wharton and attended school there. He loved to play guitar, in particular Taylor which he owned many of. For many years, his favorite hobby was playing in a blues and rock band with his son and friends. He served in the United States Navy where he picked up one of his main past times, cooking. No thanks- giving dinner was complete without his turkey gravy, among many other items he was known for. Harold was an unapologetic hard worker with an incredible memory, a trait that served him well in his career in the oil field. He could quote procedures nearly verbatim and spot problems and violations before they happened. As hard as he worked, he never failed to make time for his family and children; at- tending and participating in his kids after school activities, and watching Saturday morning cartoons with them with a box of donuts. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Melton; Daughter, Holly Marie Melton and partner Charlie Shaw; Sons, Samuel Edward Melton, and Zac Kennith Melton; and Sister, Penny Wood. He is Preceded in death by his parents Orval & Prebble Melton, and his brothers John and Brock Melton. Visitation will be held at Wharton Funeral home on Friday November 29th, 2019 at 5:00pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm . Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday November 30th, 2019 at 10 am. A reception will be held following the service Funeral services under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at www. whartonfuneralhome.com.
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Visitation

Friday, November 29, 2019

5:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Rosary

Friday, November 29, 2019

7:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

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Funeral Mass

Saturday, November 30, 2019

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Holy Family Catholic Church

2011 Briar Lane, Wharton, TX 77488

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