Ottis Dale Melton, 90, a lifelong resident of San Augustine and Sabine Counties, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 in Stone Creek Nursing Home in San Augustine, Texas.

Ottis was born September 15, 1932 in Paxton, Texas to Preston Melton and Alice Rowe Melton.  He served in the United States Army and later for IBW in Port Arthur as an electrician before his retirement.  He was a 53 year member of Bronson Masonic Lodge #893 and also of the Eastern Star.

He is survived by his grandsons, Benjamin Melton and wife, Sarah, of Macon, Georgia and Jeremiah Melton and wife, Kayla, of Maud, Texas.

Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2022 in Gravel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Frank Holrath officiating.  Masonic Rites will be provided by his local Masonic Lodge.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.