Thomas Melton

Thomas Richmond Melton - SAVANNAH - 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. Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweek.com Savannah Morning News May 12, 2016 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.