Melvin Ray Gleaton, 71, of Blackville, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Beaver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Neeses. Survivors include his great-nephew, Dustin Wayne “Sugarboog” Gleaton, Jr.; great-niece, Kayla Elizabeth “KK” Gleaton; and a sister, Gayle Harsey. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home (www.mcalhanyfuneralhome.com) in North is in charge of arrangements.