CHARLES ALLEN MELROSE, 72, of Huntington, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House.  He was born January 3, 1948 in Huntington, a son of the late Winston and Betty Jo Melrose.  Also preceding him in death was his paternal grandmother, Lucille Melrose; one brother Robert "Bobby" Melrose; and one daughter, Sherri Melrose.  Charles was a member of Huntington East High School Class of 1965, a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Navy, and retired from Special Metals.

Survivors include his soulmate, Deborah Ann Melrose of Huntington; daughter Sarah Roush and her children Lily and Zoey Roush, all of Winfield, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Rainy Melrose; and a special nephew Chris Melrose, both of Lexington, Ky.

Graveside service will be held at noon on Friday, November 27, 2020 at Ridgelawn Memorial Park with military honors performed by the American Legion Post 93, Kenova.  Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is assisting the family.