Bob was widely known and respected throughout the local community. He retired from the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, then moved on to own and operate his heating and air conditioning business, Alert Mechanical. He was a trustee and active member at Southwood Baptist Church, where he surrounded himself with the love of his church family.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Malonie Melin; son, James (Jimmy) Melin; daughter, Bonnie Harris; step-son, Robert Sharman, Jr. (Dana); step-daughters: René Lawhon (Buddy), Delyn Kight (Charlie), and Melanie Strickland (Johnny), ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and his faithful companion, Sissy.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 4 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at Southwood Baptist Church, 5177 Capital Cir SW, Tallahassee, FL. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am at the church, with interment in White Church Cemetery. Following the committal there will be a reception at Southwood Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Southwood Baptist Church.