Dan Powell Melton of Bono departed this life Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 29 days.  He was born Sunday, January 9, 1944 in Jonesboro, AR and lived in that area most of his lifetime.  He was a retired firefighter with 20 years of service for the Jonesboro Fire Department and was owner of Home Integrity Home Inspection business, after retirement, he went to Arkansas State University and obtained a masters degree in public administration and a bachelors degree in psychology, a volunteer fire fighter for Bono Fire Department, 1961 graduate of Trumann High School, he loved the outdoors, especially hunting, raising animals and gardening.  Mr. Melton was a member of the Nettleton Church of Christ.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Geral Dan and Marian Alice Powell Melton. He is survived by his wife of 60 l/2 years, Katheryn Melton of the home; one daughter, Kristine (David) Brooks of Pine Bluff, one son, Danaul (Karyn) Melton of Jonesboro;; one brother, Darryl (Marty) Melton of Memphis, TN; two grandchildren Drake (Jess) Melton and Allegra Melton and one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Melton.      The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 14th,  from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Randy Britton officiating.  Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.     An online registry book can be signed at thompsonfuneralhome.net.