DODGE CITY – Don E. Melton, 91, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at St. Catherine's Hospital, Dodge City.

He was born on September 14, 1933, in Bucklin, Kansas. He is the son of William Tommy Melton and Cora (Brial) Melton. He graduated from Bucklin High School and joined the United States Army. He served during the Korean War from December 8, 1953, to December 7, 1955. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he moved to Dodge City in 1956. He worked at Broce Odel, Banes Texaco Station, Coop Gas Station, Coop Feed Department - all in Dodge City. He also worked for Stickney's Beer Distributor until retiring in 1996. After retirement, he farmed and worked part time for Maupin Truck Parts.

He married Delores Andrews on February 3, 1957. She preceded him in death on September 12, 1984. He married Violet Eichman on September 5, 1985. She preceded him in death on October 1, 2007. He married Virginia Korf on June 12, 2010. She preceded him in death on September 19, 2018.

Survivors include his 3 children: David Melton (wife Leticia), Dwight Melton (wife Rose), and Donna Crawmer (husband Doug); 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 6 Step-grandchildren; 18 Great Step-grandchildren. Survived by Violet Eichman's children: Raymon Eichman (Rhonda), Richard Eichman (Lorraine), Rick Harnden, Rebecca Todd (John Sr.), Rachelle Moss (Les), Ruben Eichman (Angela), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by Virginia Korf's children: Gail Korf, Mary Korf, Ina Smith, Cliff Korf, Dina Eden (Rob), Nina Nash (Vaughn) and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and stepchildren, Ragena (Eichman) Harnden, James Korf, Bill Korf, Lavetta Korf.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 10:00 am at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Dodge City with David Johnson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City with military honors by the KSARNG and Southwest Kansas Veterans Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from noon to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the Kansas Honors Flight in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.