Robert "Bob" Melton 82, of St. Joseph, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024 in Plattsburg, MO. He was born April 13, 1942 in Duenweg, MO, son of Pearl and James Melton.
He retired from the State of Missouri as a Psychiatric Aid. Bob's passion was country music, and he was a member of the Country Music Association. He loved performing, playing guitar, and singing in local country bands. Bob's sense of humor was exceptional, and his jokes and antics will be missed.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Bonnie "June" Melton, son, Jeffrey Melton, brothers, James "Cliff" Melton and Darrell Melton, and sister, Sylvia Matson.
Survivors include: daughter, Cheryl (Rodney) Carpenter of St. Joseph, MO, grandsons, Jacob and Jonathan Carpenter, Jason Skeen and Christopher Melton, 8 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream; 2:00 pm, Friday, June 21, 2024 at Rupp Funeral Home, Pastor Larry Gray officiating. The Interment will be at King Hill Cemetery.
