Petition asks for 5000 signatures from people in support of Marion Walmart greeter - WLOS

MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — There is now a petition out of Marion asking for 5000 signatures from people in support of Jay Melton staying employed by the Marion Walmart.

"Jay has been at Walmart for as long as I can remember and he shouldn’t have to lose his job over big corporate guys because they don’t see the impact he has on people," the petition reads.

Melton has cerebral palsy and can’t walk without assistance, and works as a greeter at the Marion Walmart.

Last week, Melton found out the Marion Walmart is getting rid of the greeter job. Because of his cerebral palsy, Melton doesn’t meet the requirements to apply for the customer host position replacing his greeter job.

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"Walmart, going to church and Carolina basketball. That’s what he looks forward to,” his father, Jim Melton, said.

Melton has worked for Walmart for almost 17 years.

"Walmart is a godsend for Jay," Jim Melton told News 13.

The Marion Walmart will be phasing out the greeter position during the next 60 days. As of the time of publication, there is no other job Jay can do at the store.

"I’d hate to see him go,” customer William Henry Hatfield told us. “He's been a blessing to Walmart and to the public here."

As of Sunday morning, over 4000 people have signed the petition asking Walmart to keep Melton.

View the petition here.

If you are a Jay Melton supporter and are willing to speak with a reporter Sunday, contact News 13 at news@wlos.com.

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