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Celebrating the life of

Thomas R. Melton

April 17, 1979 - May 07, 2016

Thomas R. Melton

Thomas Richmond Melton, 37, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2016.  He was born April 17, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia to James and Eloise Melton. Thomas moved to Skidaway Island in 1990 and attended Saint James Catholic School and Benedictine Military School. He was a graduate of Texas State University at San Marcos with a major in Biology and Environmental Science.

Thomas and his wife, Suzanne, lived in Savannah, GA, Austin, and Fort Worth, Texas before returning to the Southeast, residing in Columbia, South Carolina. He was a member of a number of Environmental & Conservation organizations and a former member of The Landings Club.

Thomas was a lifetime Georgia Tech fan, and an avid sportsman enjoying golf, fishing, hunting and the companionship of his cherished Labrador Retrievers. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne (Groover) Melton; his father, James Landrum Melton, Sr.; mother. Eloise (Cooper) Melton; brothers, James L. Melton, Jr. (Carey) and Jonathan E. Melton; brother in law, Michael Groover; his best friends Wesley DeVegter and Tom Hutson; a number of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved Labradors Tucker, Winston and Mr. Grady.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church

 

Donations can be made in Thomas’s name to Low Country Lab Rescue.

 

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

 

 

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May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17

- Kelly , Pooler , Ga

Get Real

- Scott, Rack City,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Vic V. & Ann Chapman

- Vic Vaccaro, Savannah, ga

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry for your loss.

- Bubba Tuten and family, Savannah, GA

My Deepest Sympathy For Your Loss.

- Marian Martin, CAYCE, SC

Eloise and Jim, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Betty and Bill

- Bill and Betty Grubbs, Savannah, GA

We are all heartbroken to learn of Thomas's passing. We send all of you so much love and light. Please, please let us know if there's anything we can do. Love from the Williams family.

- Chelsea Williams and Family of Patrick Williams, Savannah, Ga

Eloise & family, So sorry to hear about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you. I know how much you love your boys. May God heal your pain and comfort you. Love, Angela

- Angela Kaylor, Savannah, GA

We are sorry for your loss. Thomas will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

- Chris Cox, Savannah, Ga

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Thomas will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.

- Chris Cox, Savannah, Ga

Mr. and Mrs. Melton, Jimmy, and Jonathan - Thomas was a great friend and your whole family has always felt like an extention of our own. We'll always remember Thomas' smile, wit, and verve for life. He loved the outdoors, his family and friends, and a good time. His time with us was too short, but our lives are certainly richer having known him. Please know that we're here for you during this trying time and please know just how much Thomas meant to us, as do you all. With heavy hearts,

- Stephen & April Downing, Savannah, GA

My heart is broken for all of Thomas' family and friends. He was a wonderful person with a truly an amazing spirit! We will all miss him now but forever dance with him in heaven (most likely to the Allman Brothers). See you soon brother!

- Jennifer Lindley, Savannah , GA

So sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers are with you Suzanne, and all of Thomas' family and friends.

- Craig Call, Savannah, GA

Bill and I are so very sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Bill and Sandra Parrott, Savannah, Ga

Very sorry about Thomas. He was a funny guy and I enjoyed the times that I played golf with him. He will be missed by many!

- KC Andrews, Savannah, GA

We are so sorry for your loss. Thomas will always live in the hearts and memories of those who were blessed to know him.

- The Bryan Family, Louisville , Ky

So very sorry for your loss Suzanne as well as friends and family. Prayers and my deepest condolences

- Jennifer Claxton, Savannah , GA

So very sorry for your loss Suzanne as well as friends and family. Prayers and my deepest condolences

- Jennifer Claxton, Savannah , GA

Jim, Eloise and family, Please know my thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow, Keep your precious memories close. I pray they will sustain you in the days ahead,

- Diana Hodges, Savannah, GA

Dear Eloise, Jonathan and family, Brian and I are very saddened to hear about Thomas. It seems like only yesterday he, Brad and the gang were hanging out, spending the night together and just being fun loving kids. Brian and I have always thought how wonderful it has been that all the boys remained life long friends. We were very saddened to hear about Thomas. It was such a delight knowing him. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Words will never be enough to express our deepest sympathy at the loss you have suffered, but we would like you to know that you're in our thoughts at this saddest of times. Our heart goes out to you.

- Brian and Chantal Considine, Savannah, GA

May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17

- Kelly , Pooler , Ga

Get Real

- Scott, Rack City,

Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Vic V. & Ann Chapman

- Vic Vaccaro, Savannah, ga

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry for your loss.

- Bubba Tuten and family, Savannah, GA

My Deepest Sympathy For Your Loss.

- Marian Martin, CAYCE, SC

Eloise and Jim, Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Betty and Bill

- Bill and Betty Grubbs, Savannah, GA

We are all heartbroken to learn of Thomas's passing. We send all of you so much love and light. Please, please let us know if there's anything we can do. Love from the Williams family.

- Chelsea Williams and Family of Patrick Williams, Savannah, Ga

Eloise & family, So sorry to hear about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you. I know how much you love your boys. May God heal your pain and comfort you. Love, Angela

- Angela Kaylor, Savannah, GA

We are sorry for your loss. Thomas will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

- Chris Cox, Savannah, Ga

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Thomas will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time.

- Chris Cox, Savannah, Ga

Mr. and Mrs. Melton, Jimmy, and Jonathan - Thomas was a great friend and your whole family has always felt like an extention of our own. We'll always remember Thomas' smile, wit, and verve for life. He loved the outdoors, his family and friends, and a good time. His time with us was too short, but our lives are certainly richer having known him. Please know that we're here for you during this trying time and please know just how much Thomas meant to us, as do you all. With heavy hearts,

- Stephen & April Downing, Savannah, GA

My heart is broken for all of Thomas' family and friends. He was a wonderful person with a truly an amazing spirit! We will all miss him now but forever dance with him in heaven (most likely to the Allman Brothers). See you soon brother!

- Jennifer Lindley, Savannah , GA

So sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers are with you Suzanne, and all of Thomas' family and friends.

- Craig Call, Savannah, GA

Bill and I are so very sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

- Bill and Sandra Parrott, Savannah, Ga

Very sorry about Thomas. He was a funny guy and I enjoyed the times that I played golf with him. He will be missed by many!

- KC Andrews, Savannah, GA

We are so sorry for your loss. Thomas will always live in the hearts and memories of those who were blessed to know him.

- The Bryan Family, Louisville , Ky

So very sorry for your loss Suzanne as well as friends and family. Prayers and my deepest condolences

- Jennifer Claxton, Savannah , GA

So very sorry for your loss Suzanne as well as friends and family. Prayers and my deepest condolences

- Jennifer Claxton, Savannah , GA

Jim, Eloise and family, Please know my thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow, Keep your precious memories close. I pray they will sustain you in the days ahead,

- Diana Hodges, Savannah, GA

Dear Eloise, Jonathan and family, Brian and I are very saddened to hear about Thomas. It seems like only yesterday he, Brad and the gang were hanging out, spending the night together and just being fun loving kids. Brian and I have always thought how wonderful it has been that all the boys remained life long friends. We were very saddened to hear about Thomas. It was such a delight knowing him. He will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. Words will never be enough to express our deepest sympathy at the loss you have suffered, but we would like you to know that you're in our thoughts at this saddest of times. Our heart goes out to you.

- Brian and Chantal Considine, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200