Joseph Clinton Melton, 77, died early morning of Sunday December 27, 2020 at Inman Health Center, after years of declining health. He was born in Pickens County January 6, 1943 to Clarence and Jessie Posey Melton.
Joseph was a lifelong resident of Pickens County and was married to the late Jeanette Lyles Melton.
Mr. Melton fathered two children, Pam Melton (Christina) and Joey Melton (Jackie). He had seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Wendell Melton.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Melton was preceded in death by two sisters, Sue Melton Bolding and Jean Melton Johnson; and his wife of 33 years, Jeanette.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday December 30 at Memory Gardens in Clemson.
The family will greet guests immediately after the service.
The family requests the wearing of masks and social distancing.
The family is at their respective homes.
Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home is assisting the family.