Ernest Paul Melton, 77, Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Cumberland River Hospital in Celina, Tennessee. He was a member of Claywell United Pentecostal Church and a U.S. Marine Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Anderson Melton, Burkesville, KY; a son, Christopher Paul Melton, both of Burkesville, KY; a daughter, Pam Goetzinger, Shelbyville, KY; two brothers, Wendell Melton, FL; John Melton, Simpsonville, KY; a sister, Ruth Melton Young, Simpsonville, KY; also six grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Norris-New Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Cash officiating. Final resting place in Booher Cemetery. Arrangements were made through Norris-New Funeral Home of Burkesville. Online condolences may be made at www.norris-new.com