Aaron Thomas Melton, 45, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of Betty Greene Melton and the late Terry Melton. Left to cherish his memory, in addition to his mother is his wife, Tammy Melton; son Noah Melton; daughters, Meghan Melton, Summer and Autumn McEntire; sister, Tonya Dianne Gordon; brothers, Chucky Lee Melton and Joseph Daniel Melton. Funeral services will be held 1 pm Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Bible Tabernacle, 207 US Hwy 64 Rutherfordton, NC with Rev. Joe Greene officiating. Interment will follow in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Crowe’s Mortuary, 118 College Avenue, Rutherfordton.