Pocahontas- Franklin "Joe" Melton, 68, passed away Friday, September 07, 2012 at his home. He was preceded by his parents; Eurskin and Buelah (Mae) Melton, brother James Steven Melton and nephew Chandler Melton. He is survived by his wife Marcia Melton of the home. 3 daughters; Mary (Mike) Briscoe of Searcy , Ar., Christy (Kendall)Davis of Pocahontas and Holly (Steve) Sharp of Maynard. And his brothers and sisters; Darrell Melton of Maynard,Wayne Melton of Raleigh ,North Carloina Gene Peoples of Stokes, Pat Hickey of Alma, Len Peoples of Maynard, Janice Judd of Paragould, Danny Peoples of Maynard, Sharon Ross of Paragould, Tina Almassey of Reyno and Samantha Melton of Conway. Grandchildren; Julie Breaux, Ashley Green, Matthew Briscoe all of Searcy, Amanda Durbin and Ryan Blackwell of Pocahontas, Alaina and Sarah Sharp of Maynard. 4 great grandsons; Owen and Liam Breaux and Aiden and Parker Green all of Searcy . Visitation was held Monday from 5-8 p.m. in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home. Service was held Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Chapel of McNabb Funeral Home with Kenny Barr, David Webb and Dick Riney officiating. Burial followed in the Overby Cemetery.