Jackie Lee Melton

Jackie Lee Melton passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026.

He was born January 03, 1951 in Gorman, Texas to the late L.Z. And EmmaLee Lois (Wilson) Melton.

Jackie graduated from Ranger High School in 1969. After high school he attended Ranger Junior College until 1971. From 1971-1972 he attended North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. During his college years he studied History and was planning a future as a History Teacher, but life led him down a different path.

Jackie had a lifetime as a machinist in the aerospace and defense industries, working at Elmo Machine 1972-1974; Modern General Machine 1974-1977; F & W Industries 1977-1984 and 1986-1992; Neville Machine 1984-1986 and 1992-1994. In 1994 he began working for RAM Industries, Inc. in Cisco, Texas as a lead machinist and programmer. As he advanced his career at RAM, he became an Engineer until his retirement in February 8, 2025, a total of 31 years and 1 month.

Jackie met the love of his life, Wanda Joyce Martin McGee in 1988. Their favorite story was their first official date December 24, 1988, when Jackie asked her to dinner and cocktails then help him buy Christmas gifts for his family she had never met.

Jackie was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Melton; parents L.Z. and EmmaLee Lois Melton; brothers, Lonnie Melton and Terry Melton. Jackie is survived by his sons, Fredric McGee of Ranger; Gary McGee and his wife Jan McGee of Ranger; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer McGee and wife Ashley McGee of Daphne, Al.; Justin McGee of Ranger; Christian McGee of Stephenville; along with many nieces and nephews.

Jackie's hobbies and interests were going to old cars, truck and hot rods shows when in town in hopes of seeing someone that might have a 1969 Shelby GT like he had. He enjoyed sitting in the yard with his wife watching and feeding Hummingbirds. He loved metal and woodworking; going to concerts like ZZ Top twice, Larry Joe Taylor four times, Willie Nelson twice, Johnny Lee, Marty Haggard and his last being Moe Bandy. But above all he loved being with his family, shooting and talking about guns.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5pm-7pm Friday, November 6, 2026 at Edwards Funeral Home in Ranger. Graveside services will be held at 10 am Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Alameda Cemetery in Ranger. Arrangements are entrusted to Edwards Funeral home in Ranger and condolences may be sent to the family at www.edwardsfh.com.