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Submitted by: Becky Rodgers

Ralph "Tom" Melton

May 14, 1958 ~ Oct 16, 2013

Ralph “TOM” Melton, 55, of Ponca City, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at his residence.

Tom was born on May 14, 1958 in Blackwell, OK to John and Bonnie (Martin) Melton. Tom started school in Ponca City and finished school in Newkirk. Tom was an avid motocross rider where he enjoyed competing; his greatest hobby was mud truck racing, driving the truck “It’s Only Money”. He was a very talented welder, he enjoyed being with family and friends and a very active member of ARVTA in Newkirk. He and Tammy Kersey were married on April 11, 1998 in Eureka Springs, AR.

Tom was preceded in death by his grandparents, Father, Brother-Timothy Melton, Step-father Keith Houseman and a niece- Sheena Gootee.

Tom is survived by his wife-Tammy, Sons; Tregan Woolley and his wife Leeanna of Ponca City, Ryan Kersey and his wife Shannon of Bella Vista, AR. Mother-Bonnie Houseman of Ponca City, Sister-Tina Clinton of Ponca City, Brother-Tracy Houseman and his wife Julie of Ponca City. 3 Grandchildren; Brystal Woolley, Gavin Johnston and Landon Tudor.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2013 in Grace Memorial Chapel with Pastor Brian Tener of the First United Methodist Church of Newkirk officiating.

Memorials may be made to Image Hospice, 611 E. Hartford, Ponca City, OK 74601 

Family will receive friends after the services at Tom's Place east of Kaw Dam.

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