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.