Jonesboro- Oscar J. Melton Jr., 78, passed away peacefully at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House Saturday, February 5, 2022.

Mr. Melton was born November 14, 1943 in Jonesboro. He was the former owner of Melton Brothers, Inc., a John Deere equipment dealership. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in business administration. Mr. Melton was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar J. Melton, Sr. and Catherine Dietrich Melton and a sister, Mary Jane Melton Martin.

He is survived by a son, Oscar J. Melton III and three grandchildren, Olivia Rose Melton, Arabella Parks Melton and Oscar J. Melton IV.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. John Miles II, pastor at First United Methodist Church officiating. Services were entrusted to Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers consider a memorial gift to St. Bernards Development Foundation, First United Methodist Church or Craighead County Community Foundation.