Robert C. Melton II

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Robert Melton Obituary

Robert C. Melton II HOUSTON, TX - Robert "Bob" C. Melton II, (73), of Houston, TX, passed away unexpectedly working as a lines umpire at a professional tennis tournament in Austin, TX, on November 19, 2023. He was born in Bangor, ME to parents, Robert C. Melton and Barbara M. Mann, both deceased. He attended North Charleston High School, class of '68. A 1972 graduate of George Mason University, majoring in Business and Public Administration. Bob is also preceded in death by a brother, Stephen G. Melton. He is survived by a sister, Patsy McNeill (Steve Watson) of The Villages, FL, a nephew, Edsel McNeill of Columbia, SC, and a stepsister, Carol Davis of Charleston, SC, many cousins and an aunt and uncle in NC. His banking career took him to Houston, TX and after 15 years his interest took him into the oil & gas industry and retired from Roywell Services in 2019 as a Safety Compliance Officer. Tennis was Bob's passion, being very connected to the tennis industry. He played a very high level in Texas winning many tournaments and several major zones. He was a professional tennis lines umpire for over 30 years. Memberships consisted of the United States Tennis Association, lifetime member, Houston Tennis Association, past president, Houston Umpire Tennis Association, and Intercollegiate Tennis Association. He umpired all ages but his passion was the professional circuit and most proud of the 30+ years at the US Men's Professional Clay Courts held at River Oaks Country Club, Houston, TX. Donations can be made in his name to any tennis charity or George Mason University Alumni. Interment provided by Affordable Burial and Cremation of Austin, TX.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2023.

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Shera Lynn Hudson

February 14, 2025

I miss Bobby terribly. We lived on the same street during our high school years, and the nice boy grew into a wonderful man! He was one of only two friends from our class with whom I stayed in touch throughout the years including shortly before we lost him. He was always smiling and caring and kind and helpful and truly deserved all of his successes. Still love you and miss you my dear friend not just on Valentine's Day but always, Shera Lynn Hudson

Douglas Miller

January 8, 2025

Miss you Bob.......

Sandy Kinard

April 19, 2024

Dear Patsy, so very sorry to hear about Bobby. My heart hurts for you and I pray for peace in your heart. Take care and always know I love you. Sandy

Sandra Foster Land

April 19, 2024

Condolences to the family and prayers .

Patsy McNeill

March 20, 2024

Thanks to all who shared theirs condolences and memories of Bobby. Yours thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Shera Lynn Hudson

December 14, 2023

When Bob's family moved onto the same street I lived on while in school, it was a blessing to those who knew him. We called him Bobby, and all of us were fortunate to call him our friend. He was one of the nicest boys in our class of '68 at North Charleston High School. I got to know Bob better as adults at reunion time, especially our 35th one that I put on myself with his help and my Mother's. My mother was Maxine Hudson who was a teacher at NCHS and who tracked down most of the alumni in our class, and Bob who came all the way from Texas helped me with name tags and decorations. It was fun reminiscing about our times as kids as we worked. We comminicated through Classmates earlier this year about the possibility of having a simple 55th reunion, and he reminded me if I did it to not schedule it during the tennis tournaments he was working. Unfortunately I was unable to set one up becuase of other responsibilities and missed my last chance to see Bob. I can't believe we have lost him - he was so active and vital and always smiling. What a shock. What a loss to the world of a wonderful man. My condolences to the family and close friends. Shera Lynn Hudson

Ellen Funderburk Lesburg

December 11, 2023

Patsy, I´m sorry for your loss. Bobby was a kind person and I have fond memories of him.We went to NCHS together. Ellen Funderburk Lesburg

Matt S.

December 10, 2023

I extend my deepest sympathy to Bob´s family.

Bob was a good friend. I´ve known Bob for over 30 years, and played tennis with him on a weekly basis for almost 10 years. I will miss you friend.

Ricky Archambault

December 10, 2023

Patsy - I am sorry to hear of your loss.

Victor Revelise

December 10, 2023

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my old high school friend Bobby Melton.He and I always enjoyed arguing with each other ,in a good natured way, over whatever the issue of the day was.Last saw him about five years ago and we argued about something or other then!.RIP my old friend.

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