C.J.

Mr. Christopher James, C.J. Melton, age 36 of Trion, Georgia passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026 in Douglasville, Georgia.

C.J. was born in Ft. Oglethorpe, Georgia on July 14, 1990, son of Donna Lynn Melton Johnson. He was a compassionate man and freely gave himself to the servitude of others. C.J. was humble, kind and generous to anyone in need. He loved all of God’s creations and his family and son were everything to him. C.J. was a talented artist and enjoyed collecting Pokemon cards.

C.J. was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Murphy.

C.J. is survived by his son, Kingston Job Melton; mother and step-father, Donna and Stephen Johnson; step-father, James Murphy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Justin and Tiffany Murphy and Gavin and Samantha Murphy; sister, Kara Melton; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

C.J.’s family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home.

There are no formal services scheduled for C.J. at this time.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Christopher James “C.J.” Melton.