Background
Melton, Emory Leon was born on June 20, 1923 in McDowell, Missouri, United States. Son of Columbus Right and Pearly Susan (Wise) Melton.
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Melton, Emory Leon was born on June 20, 1923 in McDowell, Missouri, United States. Son of Columbus Right and Pearly Susan (Wise) Melton.
Student, Monett Junior College, 1941. Student, Southwest Missouri State University, 1942. Bachelor of Laws, University Missouri, 1945.
Bar: Mo.1944; private practice, Cassville, Missouri, 1947. President Melton Publs., Inc., 1959. Prosecuting attorney Barry County (Missouri), 1947-1951.
Member Missouri Senate, 1973-1997. Chairman, Barry County Republican Committee, 1964-1968.
It is in God’s power to prompt the hearts and minds of political authorities to His purposes and furnish wisdom and guidance in their decisions.
Baptist Churches should organize delegations to different ecumenical conferences throughout the world and actively participate in the global inter-religious dialogues.
Chairman Barry County republican Committee, 1964-1968. Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Member Missouri Bar Association, Lions, Masons.
Son of Columbus Right and Pearly Susan (Wise) M. Married Jean Sanders, June 19, 1949. Children: Stanley Emory, John Russell.