Paul D. Melton, 86, of Knottsville, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019 at his home, with his loving daughters at his side. He was born on February 6, 1933 in Knottsville to the late Bernard and Agnes Melton. Paul, aka “Mayor” was a valued member of the Knottsville Community and of St. Williams Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and retired from the Daviess County Road Department and worked at the cigar factory. He was a dedicated coach of the Knottsville Knockouts for many years and a passionate NY Yankees fan. He enjoyed watching his kids, grandkids and even great-grandkids play sports
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Annie "Rhodie" Melton, his infant children Ricky, Connie and Micky, brothers Carl and Forest, sisters Bernadine Foster and Mary Jo Higdon.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Paula (Pat) Bickett and Penny (Steve) Knott; eight grandchildren, Wendi (John) Oliver, Jeanna (Chad) Siddons, Laurie (Wayne) Castlen, Cory Bickett, Aaron (Andie) Knott, Amy (Aaron) Roach, Drew (Samantha) Knott and Alex (Ashley) Knott; great-grandchildren, Blake Siddons; Bryson and Ellie Oliver; Karter and Kooper Castlen; Ian White and Aaro Knott; Abi Jo, Aaden and Abel Roach; Kaden and Noah Knott and Levi, Bree and Remi Knott; several beloved nieces and nephews; his morning coffee buddies; his amazing neighbors Jeff and Lisa Mills and his loving caregiver, Kelly Jo Lanham.
A Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Williams Catholic Church with burial following at St. Williams Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, with prayers at 4:00 p.m., and after 8:30 a.m. on Friday at Cecil Funeral Home.