Otis Walter Melton, age 86 of Copperhill passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in Copperhill, TN. He was born on October 30, 1932 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Allan Monroe Melton and Nola Simmonds Melton. He was a member of McCaysville Church of God, served as deacon, served on pastor's counsel and was a greeter. Otis worked as a mechanic for Pack's Service Station for many years and at Collis Hardware in McCaysville. He was an avid outdoorsmen. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Otis was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Eva Burnette and Edna Sissum. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Ellen Melton of Copperhill, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte (Rick) Curtis of Copperhill, TN; son, Allan Melton of Copperhill, TN; two sisters, Ethel (Lemman) Davenport of Blue Ridge, GA and Estalee Simmonds of Dahlonega, GA; five grandchildren, Michelle (Aaron) Lewis, Kelly (Nathan) Henson, Brett (Ashley) Curtis, Michael (Sandy) Melton and Jason (Nickee) Melton; nine great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from McCaysville Church of God with Rev. Steve Lamb and Rev. Brett Curtis officiating. Music was by Dewayne Housley, Roy Tipton and Bev. Whitmer. Interment followed in the Bethel Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Melton, Jason Melton, Levi Melton, Nathan Henson, Brody Henson, Aaron Lewis, Michael Lewis and Blake Satterfield. Honorary Pallbearers were Butch Pittman, Jerry Pack, Joe Pack, Jacky Pack, Larry Collis and Men of McCaysville Church of God. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. . Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Thursday, December 20, 2018 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service McCaysville Church of God Friday, December 21, 2018 2:00 PM 1477 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions Graveside Service Bethel Church Cemetery Friday, December 21, 2018 159 Bethel Church RoadMcCaysville, GA 30555 Directions