William E. Melton

WILLIAM E. MELTON William “Wild Bill” E. Melton, 53, of Manchester, NH, died May 3, 2006, in Manchester, NH. Wild Bill was born on December 4, 1952, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the son of Jim and Della (Binion) Melton. Mr. Melton grew up and attended local schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He moved to NH in 1984 and has been a resident for the past 22 years. He owned and operated Wild Bill Studio, in Manchester for the past 18 years. Wild Bill enjoyed traveling throughout the world for both business and pleasure. Along with his photography, he had a great love for friends and family and an extreme passion for cooking and life. In addition to his mother, Della (Binion) Melton, of Lake Charles, LA, family members include; 1 daughter, Carmelita M. Melton, of South Boston, MA; and 1 brother, Jim Melton, of Sandy, Utah. Calling hours will be Saturday, May 6, from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Phaneuf Funeral Home, 243 Hanover Street, corner of Union Street, in Manchester. Funeral services and burial will take place in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It has been suggested that those who wish may make memorial gifts to www.coastaid.org, in memory of Mr. Melton. Local arrangements are under the direction of Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Manchester. To view an online obituary please go to www.phaneuf.net