Gale Lynn Melton Obituary (1952 - 2014)

Gale Lynn Melton, 62, of Decatur, IL went home to the loving arms of his beloved personal savior, Jesus Christ at 5:43 a.m. on Saturday (Dec. 6, 2014). A service to celebrate Gale's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday (Dec. 11, 2014) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Gale will be laid to rest in Point Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Spring Creek Terrace. Gale was born on September 24, 1952 in Decatur, IL, the son of Delbert and LaVonne (Young) Melton. Gale participated in a workshop at A Step Forward. He was loved by all who knew him for his loving and generous spirit and jovial attitude. He always liked to joke. Gale was an avid bowler and enjoyed participating in Special Olympics. He also enjoyed wrestling, music and dancing. We have special and loving memories of Gale. His deep and abiding love for Jesus carried him through his last months here on earth. Gale is survived by his sister: Sharon (Robert) Atkins of Mt. Zion, IL; sisters-in-law: Arlene Melton of Wilmette, IL and Janice Hosty of Crete, IL along with seven nephews and nine nieces and a host of great nephews and nieces and great-great nephews and nieces. Gale also had a second family at Spring Creek Terrace consisting of fellow residents and staff who gave him loving care for 19 years. The family is deeply appreciative to the staff at Spring Creek Terrace and A Step Forward. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Robert, Delbert Jr. and Edward. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.