Carl D. MeltonCarl D. Melton was an American attorney, judge, and politician.Early life and educationA native of Henderson, Kentucky, Melton served in the United [States Army Air Forces] during World War II. In 1951, he received his law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law.CareerMelton worked as a commonwealth's attorney and county attorney. Melton was also a member of the Kentucky [House of Representatives] from 1954 to 1958 as a Democrat. He later served as a judge on the Kentucky Circuit Court.DeathMelton died at Baptist Health Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky.