Obituary

Melvin Lyle Stratton
(May 12, 1930 - December 8, 2014)

Melvin Lyle Stratton, 84, of Milton, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born May 12, 1930 in Cabell County, a son of the late Harry Clarence and Daisey Mabel Moore Stratton. He is also preceded in death by one son Keith Stratton; three brothers, Virgil, Denver and Dorsey Stratton and two sisters, Lorene Meadows and Anna Clagg. He is survived by his wife Norma Chapman Stratton; two daughters, Mary Stratton and Judy Robinette (Kenneth); one granddaughter, Amanda Henderson (Ricky); two great-grandsons, Hunter and Hayden Henderson; two brothers, Merle Stratton (Linda) and Loren Stratton (Lola); one sister, Marjorie Reynolds; two special helpers, Charles Chapman and Lemuel Wetherholt; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may visit from Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Ricky Mayes officiating. Burial will follow in the Milton Cemetery.