OWENSBORO – Justin Phillip Melton, 34, of Owensboro, died Monday, September 12, 2022, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro. Mr. Melton was born December 8, 1987, in Muhlenberg County. He was a Coal Miner at Armstrong Coal, a member of the Kentucky Mine Rescue Team, and a member at New Life Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Danny Melton; and grandmother, Shirley Laverne Lee.
He is survived by his mother, Donna Iannitello of Owensboro; children, Tanner Melton and Gracelynn Melton of Dunmor; siblings, Ashley Melton, Kelsey Iannitello, Bethany Mayfield, and Jameson Mayfield, all of Owensboro; grandparents, Homer and Nancy Joan Melton of Powderly; stepfather, Robert Mayfield; and role model, Patrick Bryan.
Funeral services will be Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City, with Bro. Kevin Rice officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.