Joshua Alan Melton, 20, of Bonnie, Illinois passed away at 1:40 P.M. January 8, 2019 at Franklin County Hospital in Benton, Illinois. He was born July 3, 1998 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to Michael Alan “Mike” and Stephanie Jo (Moore) Melton.

A Visitation will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois. There will be a Walk Thru at 7:30 P.M. by the Jefferson County Rural Fire Department. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at Hughey Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Davenport officiating. Interment will follow at Kirk Cemetery in Ina, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Joshua’s honor to Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church Youth Group or for those who wish, memorials may be made to Stephanie Melton for the family to be able to make donations to several of Josh’s favorite charities.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.