Melton Lee McCowen WEATHERFORD -- Melton Lee McCowen, 69, passed away Thursday, November 1, 2012. At Melton's request there will not be a service. Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Cowboy Heritage Association of Fort Worth, P. O. Box 136639, Fort Worth, Texas 76136. Melton was born October 8, 1943 to the late Charley and Rosa McCowen in Vernon. He was a long time resident of Parker County. Melton was a custom spur and bit maker and was an avid hunter. He was a life member of the N.R.A. Melton was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, James. Survivors: wife, Kay McCowen of Weatherford; sons, Michael McCowen and wife, Deana, of Canadian, Darrell Wayne McCowen of Chillicothe, Wade McCowen and wife, Maria, of Fort Worth and Shawn Studer and Cathy Sweeney, of Weatherford; sister, Louise Wright of Arizona; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many loving friends.White's Funeral HomeWeatherford, 817-596-4811