C. W. Melson

Cyrus William "C.W." Melson (July 9, 1929 – June 19, 1981)[1] was a Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the unincorporated Ozone community in Johnson County in northwestern Arkansas. He served from 1977 until his death in the office.[2]

Cyrus William "C. W." Melson
Arkansas State Representative
for Johnson County
In office
1977 – June 19, 1981
Personal details
Born(1929-07-09)July 9, 1929
Arkansas, USA
DiedJune 19, 1981(1981-06-19) (aged 51)
Resting placeMt. Airy Cemetery in Ludwig in Johnson County, Arkansas
Spouse(s)Kathleen Neeley Melson (married 1947-1981, his death)
ParentsVirgil "Jack" Dale, Sr., and Lillian Ellen Bump Melson
ResidenceOzone, Johnson County
OccupationAssemblies of God minister

An Assembly of God minister, Melson was the son of Virgil Dale "Jack" Melson, Sr. (1900–1976), and the former Lillian Ellen Bump (1903-1996) of Ozone.[3] He was married to the former Kathleen Neeley (born June 1930) of Clarksville in Johnson County.[2]

Melson's brother, Virgil Melson, Jr. (1934-1992),[4] was the unsuccessful Republican candidate in the special election held on August 25, 1981, to choose a new representative to succeed Melson. The seat hence reverted to the Democrats.[2]

Melson was among seven Republicans in the Arkansas House during most of his tenure. His colleagues were Carolyn Pollan of Fort Smith, Jim L. Smithson of Marshall in Searcy County, Jerry King of Greenwood, Richard L. Barclay of Rogers, Jerry E. Hinshaw of Springdale, and Judy Petty Wolf of Little Rock. During Melson's last six months in office, a Republican, Frank D. White served a single two-year term as governor.

Melson is interred at the Airy Memorial Cemetery in Ludwig in Johnson County, Arkansas.[1]

References
  1. "Cyrus William Melson". Findagrave.com. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  2. Arkansas Gazette, August 26, 1981.
  3. "Virgil "Jack" Nelson". Findagrave.com. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
  4. "Virgil Dale Melson, Jr". Findagrave.com. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
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