Jordan (Jory) Len Thomas Melton "Elvis"

Jordan was born in Palmer Alaska, July 11, 1985. He was born at 7:27 pm and weighed 7lb11oz. He was the great creator of nicknames. Jordan went by the nickname Jordy in his youth and as time went on he acquired the nickname Elvis. He had beautiful healthy hair and facial hair that he would grow out into different styles. He had lamb chop sideburns by the time he was 16 years old which led to being called Elvis by most of his peers, that stuck with him throughout his life. He also went by LV, Elvie, King of the Valley, and Facebook names of Elvis Leviticus and Elvis Tikitembo. He had a knack for creating monikers for himself and others. He was very creative and had his own way of doing things. Jory was a talented artist and enjoyed crochet and origami.

Jory (Elvis) grew up in the Mat-Su Valley attending elementary, middle and high school in Wasilla and loved to play Hockey. He was a member of MAHA and SAHA during the time that he played hockey. He graduated from the Youth Academy and attended UAA Mat-Su for a period of time. He loved riding horses when he was younger and had a great sense of humor. He was funny, fun to be with and loved his family. He never married, but had many loves of his life. He was an avid reader and loved to watch old movies from the 60s, 70, and 80s. He admired music and was proud of his knowledge of old rock and roll and all music throughout his lifetime. He had a certain affinity for Memphis and deep south rap music.

Elvis had an adventurous life, maybe not the kind many others would find fun, but for him he lived his own truth and had little fear.

He left this life on February 10, 2023 at 6:15 pm. He was one of the troubled, lovely souls who have been accidentally taken by the Fentanyl epidemic with cause of death as Acute combined toxic effects of Fentanyl, morphine (probably Heroin) and the Opiate treatment centers who created barriers to help, while taking millions of dollars from our state promising same day help.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Carma and Thomas “Blackie” Schiefer, Uncle Burton Kohler, Paternal grandparents, Len and Marsha Melton, and his father Jeffery Len Melton.

He is survived by his maternal side of the family, mother Jennie Johnston, sisters, Carrie Johnston Carnes of Fairbanks, Andrea (Ivan) Jackson, Fargo North Dakota, Brother Jade Johnston, Wasilla, Nieces; Jasminne Johnston Conley, Fairbanks, Alexandra “Lexi” Johnston Carnes, Wasilla, Thailie and Tiana Seong, North Dakota, Jada Johnston Wallace and nephews Tristian (Tori) Ellenson, Washington and Thaison Seong North Dakota. Aunt Peggy Kohler, cousins, Kathryn Hooper (Sean), Scott Kohler (Erica), and Jeffrey Kohler, Anchorage.

Paternal family survivors, Aunt Laura “Sis” Melton-Otness, Palmer, cousins; Ian, Tessa, and Erik. Uncle and Aunt Randy Melton and Marsha Collins, Uncle and Aunt Craig and Sheila Mosley, cousins Derek, KayLeigh Mosely-Riley, and Joshua.

There will be a plaque placed in his honor at the Remembrance Garden in Wonderland Park on September 24, 2023 from 3-5 pm if you would like to share stories and condolences with friends and family members