Ralph Melton was born November 27, 1928, to William Tilley and Mary Ann (Hood) Melton in Skiatook, Oklahoma.  He departed this life May 15, 2022, at the age of 93.

He was raised in Sperry but was currently residing in Kellyville.  He had also lived in Ohio, Missouri, and Sapulpa.  He shared 32 years with his lifelong companion Zula Hamilton.  He had a heart of gold and loved spending time with his grandkids.  His gift was taking care of those in need.

He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and cooking.  He had a full life of experiences including owning a company in Ohio where he had over ten crews specializing in dry wall as well, he owned and operated a restaurant for several years.

He is survived by six biological children; two stepchildren, Lequita Leath and Harvey Lewis Hamilton; grandchildren, Sherri Rodriguez, Crystal Walker, Jay Busby, Jesse and Sabrina Brown, Nathan Hamilton, and Emily Hamilton as well as numerous great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, five siblings, Bob, W.T., Henry, Wanda, and Pauline.