Reverend Curtis Melton, 92, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at home.

He was born on December 4, 1929, in Shady Grove, KY, to the late Margaret Jane Travis Melton and Edward Lee Melton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine "Sue" Joyner Melton; and two brothers.

He is survived his children, Janie Melton Polley (Douglas) of Madisonville, Tim Melton (Paula) of La Center, KY, and Gloria Melton Capps (Ray) of Hanson, KY; eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Reverend Melton became an ordained Baptist minister on April 4, 1965. He served in the ministry for thirty plus years as a pastor, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and choir director He was a bookkeeper. He enjoyed many sports including bowling, tennis, basketball, with baseball being his favorite. He refereed basketball games and was an avid fan of UK bask etball . Many people recognized Curtis from his work with the Grapevine Volunteer Fire Department. He was a certified volunteer E.M.T. for many years. He enjoyed spending time being "Papaw" to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2022, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home with Pastor Len Young officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour on Sunday at the funeral home.

Bro. Curtis was a member of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Curtis' memory to the Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 132 South Park Avenue, Madisonville, KY 42431.