Richard Joseph "Joey" Melton

Richard Joseph “Joey” Melton, age 42, of Raeford, NC passed away on November 10, 2024.

Mr. Melton was born in Richmond, VA on November 10, 1982. Joey was a hard worker and was formerly employed with Energizer and Technimark and was currently employed at Bunce Construction. Joey was a kind-hearted man with a good spirit, who would stop and help anyone who needed it. He was a jack of all trades. Joey loved kids, NASCAR, fishing, and shopping with his sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Victoria Melton; son, Willoughby Isaac Melton; parents, Donald Melton and Sharon Chipps; sisters, Rachel Skinner (Jed Rollins) and Candice Ellison (Thomas); half-sister, Lottie Melton; nephews, Trey and Miles Ellison; and many other family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, November 15, 2024 from 12:00-1:45 pm at Mt. Calvary Independent Baptist Church, 1206 Oakland Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Friday at 2:00 pm at the church with Pastor Neil Poole officiating. Burial will be held at New Hope Memorial Gardens.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the Melton family.