William Marion "Bill" Melton died in an accident on March 25, 1948, while serving in Germany. A family member said his death came from injuries when the tail gate of a truck fell and hit him on the head. His remains were returned to Ashley County for burial at the Miller Chapel Cemetery east of Wilmot.
Born July 3, 1929, in Ashley County to John Sidney and Mamie Garrison Melton, he attended the Dry Bayou Elementary School and Wilmot High School. He served with the Ark. Tec. 5 Ord Dept in World War II.
Born July 3, 1929, in Ashley County to John Sidney and Mamie Garrison Melton, he attended the Dry Bayou Elementary School and Wilmot High School. He served with the Ark. Tec. 5 Ord Dept in World War II.
William Marion "Bill" Melton died in an accident on March 25, 1948, while serving in Germany. A family member said his death came from injuries when the tail gate of a truck fell and hit him on the head. His remains were returned to Ashley County for burial at the Miller Chapel Cemetery east of Wilmot.
Born July 3, 1929, in Ashley County to John Sidney and Mamie Garrison Melton, he attended the Dry Bayou Elementary School and Wilmot High School. He served with the Ark. Tec. 5 Ord Dept in World War II.
Born July 3, 1929, in Ashley County to John Sidney and Mamie Garrison Melton, he attended the Dry Bayou Elementary School and Wilmot High School. He served with the Ark. Tec. 5 Ord Dept in World War II.
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