Melvin Eugene Heaton, Sr. -
Pickens, SC
Mr. Melvin Eugene Heaton, Sr. 74, husband of Mrs. Martha Joan Cheek Heaton, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at his home.
Born in Oconee County, a son of the late Mack and Pearl Calhoun Heaton, Mr. Heaton retired from G.E., served in the U.S. Navy, and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving in addition to his wife of the home, are two sons, James Chuck Heaton and Melvin Eugene Heaton, Jr. (Deanna), all of Easley; one daughter, Debbie Pelt (Billy) of Easley; one brother, Curtis Heaton of Seneca; one sister, Linda Crane of Westminister; and seven grandchildren, Mitzi Burgess, Shane Heaton, Brandon Heaton, Stephanie Heaton, Meagan Heaton, Austin Cordell, and Brady Cordell. In addition to his parents, Mr. Heaton was predeceased by two brothers, Fred and Alvin Heaton.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2011 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service, at the funeral home.
The family is at the residence, 426 Tabor Woods Road, Pickens, SC 29671.
Memorials may be made to Interim Hospice, 775 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg, SC 29301 or to the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, 3 Butternut Drive, Suite B, Greenville, SC 29605.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.