William Heath Melton

In loving memory of William Heath Melton, 40, resident of Madisonville, TN from Athens, TN.

Heath suddenly passed away on January 19, 2025. He was born August 14, 1984. He served in the United States Marine Corp where he completed a tour of duty in Iraq. He graduated Virginia College with an associates degree in business. He was loved and cherished by many, but most importantly his three children, wife and godson. He had many hobbies, but his favorites were fishing, collecting sports cards and cooking. He liked spending time and joking around with his best friend Christian Debuty and Christian's wife, Rose Harris.

He is survived by his wife, Tara Melton; two daughters, Savannah and Olivia; son, Grayson; mother, Kim York (Craig); father, Tim Melton (Emily); sister, Carly; brothers, Drew Phillips and Clancey Melton; grandmother, Candy Wilson; godson, Dom; and many more other loved family and friends.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Heath and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist his family with these arrangements.