Charles E. Melton, 60, a lifelong resident of Monon, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in his home. He had been battling Leukemia for the last year and a half. He was born November 19, 1950 in Monon to the late Charles and Frieda (Johnson) Melton. He was a 1969 graduate of North White High School and then attended Indiana State University in education with a goal of being an Industrial Arts teacher. His marriage was to Candise (Elmore) Drumm on May 8, 1992 in Monon. She survives. Mr. Melton was a member of the Carpenters Local #215 in Lafayette and of the Monon Eagles Lodge. For the last 8 years he owned and operated Charlie's Old Corral in Francesville, Indiana. Prior to that he worked for Wausaw Homes as a supervisor, Kelly Construction in Reynolds and owned & operated his own carpentry business later partnering with his brother to form C&R Construction. He started working at an early age, even during high school, at Royalwood Corporation in Monon. Mr. Melton was an avid and accomplished pool player and was the White County Pool Champion in the mid 80's. He enjoyed hunting for mushrooms and arrowheads, father/son fishing trips in Minnesota and Wisconsin and trips to Blue Chip Casino. Surviving with his wife is a son, Christopher Dallas Melton (Fiancé: Jamie Miller) of Lafayette; a step-daughter, Nicole Drumm of Kokomo; a brother, Rick Melton (wife: Jan) of Chalmers and a sister, Diana Williams of Monon. Charlie loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Braxton Charles Melton and his 2 step-daughters, Alexis Lewark and Cora Miller. He enjoyed being with his friends and was a true friend in return. He will be greatly missed. Preceding him in death is his father, Charles Melton; his mother, Frieda Johnson Thomas and a brother, Walter Melton. Friends may call from 4-9 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2011 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon. Funeral service there 11 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011; Pastor Steve Birch to officiate. Interment to follow in Milroy Cemetery. Memorials may be made in his name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).