Billy Ray Melton, 63, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away in his home in Hurst, Texas at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.Billy was born in Grand Prairie, Texas on August 31, 1944, the son of William Albert Melton and Dovie Mae Davis Melton. He was married to Betty Ann Giles Melton. Mr. Melton was a brick layer.Survivors include his Wife, Betty Melton; four children; two stepchildren, Donna Wallace of Arlington and Jackie Newman of Irving; grandson, Anthony Bruce of Hurst; great-grandchild, Haili Nicole Bruce of Hurst; eight siblings; and numerous extended family members.