Albert Melton, Jr., 90, of The Villages, Lady Lake, Florida passed away on Friday December 27, 2024, in hospice care surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born February 20,1934 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, a son of Mildred and Albert Melton, Sr. Albert married Mary Jane Munson on February 19, 1955. Al and Jane are survived by their three children, James Melton from Smyrna, Georgia, Diane Zosky from Normal, Illinois, and Terry Melton from Leesburg, Florida. Al is also survived by two sisters, Jane Murray and Kathleen Trager of Ottawa, Illinois. Al and Jane had four lovely grand-daughters and four energetic great-grandchildren who adored their Grandpa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, his parents, an infant son, and two sisters.
Al was proud to be a farmer in rural Ottawa Illinois his entire life. He took great pride in having the “cleanest beans” and high yield from his corn crops. Jane and Al spent the majority of their lives in rural Ottawa, until building their retirement home in The Villages Florida in 1996. They split their time between Ottawa and Florida until 2014 when they moved permanently to Florida to spend their time enjoying golf, bocce ball, and many wicked card games with their friends and family. Al enjoyed life and never knew a stranger.
Al was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church. A memorial celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in Al’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Al was laid to rest in the Shrine of Rest Mausoleum Sanctuary of Love at Oakwood Memorial Park.