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Eugene Melson, 90, Columbia, KY (1932-2022)

Eugene Melson of Columbia died on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 12:40 A.M. at Ephraim McDowell Hospital in Danville. He was 90 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 10amCT on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY, with Bro. Donald Clark officiating. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery in Casey County, with full military honors presented by the Casey County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation is requested after 5pmET on Wednesday.


He was born March 7, 1932, in Cundiff, Kentucky, to the late James Otha and Gertrude Helm Melson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Melson.

Eugene served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was a member of Hilltop Trinity Full Gospel Tabernacle in Casey County, in the lawn care business and a farmer.

Survivors include:
  • His wife - Ruth Keith Melson of Columbia
  • His daughter - Cindy Melson Greer of Tucson, Arizona
  • His daughter-in-law - Brenda Melson of Liberty
  • His sister - Cecil George of Columbia
  • Two grandchildren - Elizabeth Stocking and Jasmine Greer
  • One great-grandchild - Briella Stocking
  • Several other relatives and friends
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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Eugene Melson, 90, Columbia, KY (1932-2022)



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