Jarred Lee Melton

Jarred Lee Melton of Milton, West Virginia, was born July 27, 1987, and passed away on June 8, 2024. Those who knew Jarred remember a warm, family-focused person who cherished time with loved ones and showed quiet generosity in his everyday life.

Jarred married Rachel (Messinger) Melton on March 21, 2023, and their time together was an important and joyful part of his life. He is also survived by his brother, Joseph Melton. Family meant everything to Jarred, and he honored that bond through his care and support for those closest to him.

Jarred’s family asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation in honor of his mother, Karen Melton — a cause that reflected the family’s ongoing commitment to supporting others facing serious illness. That request stands as a thoughtful reflection of the ways Jarred and his family sought to turn love into action.

A memorial service was held on June 15, 2024, at Beard Mortuary in Huntington, West Virginia. Friends and neighbors who gathered there shared memories of Jarred’s steady presence, his devotion to family, and the small kindnesses that made him a friend and companion to many. He is remembered with affection by those who loved him and by a community that mourns a life taken too soon.