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THOMAS LANIER MELTON

1963 - 2017

BORN

1963

DIED

2017

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Lakeland High School Florida A&M University University of Central Florida

FUNERAL HOME

Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory

328 South Ingraham Avenue

Lakeland, Florida

THOMAS MELTON Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for THOMAS LANIER MELTON
Start: 2018-01-05T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel

THOMAS LANIER
MELTON, Sr.
Architect

LAKELAND - Mr. Thomas Lanier Melton, Sr., died on December 30, 2017. He was born June 15, 1963 in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1982. Tommy had been an architect in Lakeland since 1993 after graduation from the school of Architectural and Engineering Technology at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He was a member of AIA. Tommy began his career at Lunz and Associates, he later joined Ludwig Spiessel and formed Melton and Associates in 2000.
Tommy enjoyed the beach, and working for Volusia County life guards in Daytona for six years during high school and college. His other pastimes include, fishing, hunting and golf.
His trademark was his infectious laugh, which made everyone around him smile. A part of his lasting legacy, is the numerous luxury homes and commercial projects scattered throughout Florida.
Tommy's biggest joy was spending time with his children whom he adored.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynda Susan Melton.
Survivors include, son, Thomas Lanier (Lane) Melton, Jr. and daughter, JuliaGene Janet Melton, parents, Dr. James D. Melton, Jr. and Diane Melton, brother, Dr. James D. (Laurie) Melton, III, sister, Laura Melton, two nieces, Cori and Chandler Melton, three nephews, James David Melton, IV Zane and Rippey Collins and uncle, Tim Rippey, Bunnell, Fl.
Memorials may be made to the University of Central Florida, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. (CARD) Pals website.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com .

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Published by The Ledger from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for THOMAS MELTON

14 Entries

mj

January 26, 2018

I worked for Tom many years ago. He was one of the nicest bosses I ever had. He will be missed.

January 13, 2018

RIP my friend.... u were always kind to everyone and we miss that now more than ever..

Jacquie Ross

January 9, 2018

So sad to hear about Tommy's passing...I cannot recall a single time that I saw him without a smile on his face or a chuckle in his voice. You could not help but start smiling yourself no matter how you were feeling. One day not long ago I had cut into a ripe and juicy peach and Tommy couldn't believe how wonderful the room smelled, I gave him a big slice and you would have thought I handed him a nugget of gold, it was a sweet moment, he had a sweet spirit and he will certainly be missed.

Richard Brimfield

January 4, 2018

Everyone loved Tommy. He had many close friends. We will remember him always in our hearts as full of life. He will be missed by so many. We love you Tommy.

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Miss you always, RIP Tommy <3

Anne

January 4, 2018

Scott Rouse

January 4, 2018

Rest In Peace Tommy. Although I haven't seen you in many years I will never forget get you. My prayers go out to all your loved ones. You will be in our hearts forever

Matt Drennan

January 3, 2018

Tommy was at the core of a large circle of very close friends at LHS. We are all hurting right now. We'll dearly miss Tommy and that mischievous grin. Rest in peace friend and we'll join you someday. To all his family and friends I send my most sincere condolences.

January 3, 2018

From the entire Naiman family, we send our love. We have such special memories of Tommy and his presence will be greatly missed. Much love to all of the Meltons.

January 3, 2018

Bless his family and know he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a special soul that made the world a better place because he was here. God be with you Tommy and your wonderful memory will always have a place in our hearts.
- Steve and Antje Wetherington

Nicole Pleasants Lane

January 3, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Melton family. Tommy had a special way about him and his smile could make you smile. Tommy will remain in everyone's memories for the laughter he brought into our lives.

Maria Constanzo

January 3, 2018

Tommy was a wonderful man who brought much joy to everyone he met. I pray that your family and children are surrounded by GODS unending love and peace.

David Mershon

January 3, 2018

The world lost a beautiful smile as Tommy took it to heaven. May you bring as much joy to the other side as you did here. I was glad to have called you my friend. May you rest in peace. You will be missed.

Bob Carbonara

January 3, 2018

Tommy,

You will be sorely missed by everyone who knew you. Your great sense of humor and infectious smile made you instant friends with anyone you met.

Our prayers are with you and your family

Godspeed Tommy!

Troy Akins

January 3, 2018

Tommy will be missed by so Too many!! Truly one of a kind!! Prayers to the family at this terrible time and for everyone who just loved Tommy!! I believe everyone knows that God could only create one Tommy!!! We were all blessed to have known him!! And will see him at the other side!!

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