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Tyler Dean Melton
Tyler Dean Melton
Marion
Tyler Dean Melton, 42, of Marion, previously of Montana, Arizona, and Colorado, passed away on February 13, 2026. He is survived by his daughter, Ally Bug; parents, Edgar Melton (Lynette) and Shawna Pinckard (John); brothers Torri, Haeden, Drew, Beau, and Rylee; nephew Lance; Grand Mother Avaril and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was predeceased by his sister Tiffany Noel Melton.
Services will held in Colorado at a later date.
Tyler was a proud member of Plumbers and Pipefitting Local #125. He was proud of the accomplishments he made with the union and loved his work family. His true love is his daughter, Ally Bug. The world evolved around Bug. He grew up loving the Raiders, spending countless hours of talking football with his dad, playing fantasy football with him and all his friends. His favorite place to be is in Colorado. Rest easy my son, you will forever reside in Colorado.
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