Paul B. Melton, Jr.

Mr. Paul B. Melton, Jr., age 85, of Waverly, TN, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Humphreys County Care and Rehab Center. Mr. Melton was born on September 30, 1940, in Washington D.C., to Paul Sr. and Catherine Melton. He was a retired Counselor for the California Department of Corrections and owner of Bushrod’s Western BBQ.

A Private Graveside Service will be held at Meadowlawn Cemetery in McEwen, TN.

Survivors:

Stepdaughter:

Lynn Rodrigues (Christopher) of El Cajon, CA

Son-in-law:

Ron Bucigalupo of Camden, TN

Grandchildren:

Anthony Bacigalupo, Belinda Kennedy, and Brandon Joy (Stephanie)

Great Grandchildren:

Aiden Kennedy-Barrett and Colvin Joy

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Paul Melton, Sr. and Catherine Creekmore Melton

Wife: Carole Melton

Son: Christopher Joy

Daughters: Carla Sanders and Catherine Joy Bacigalupo

Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955