Robert Melson

Robert Coy Melson, 81, of Savannah, departed this life on Wednesday, Feb.25., the son of the late Noah Velt and Charity Jane Brown Melson.
He was united in marriage to Brenda Wilkerson, who survives.
Melson worked in the log woods for most of his life an also worked in surveying for Ron Ashe, as a forklift operator for Mike Jerrolds, installing grain bins for Mike Jerrolds, and for Roach Sawmill.
He is survived by his wife Brenda Melson of Savannah; daughter, Debbie Brannon; son- in-law, Duane Williams; sister, Wanda Wilkerson; and brother, James Roy Melson.
In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Kay Williams; sister, Edith Vandiver; and grandson, Steven Coy Brannon.
A Graveside Service was held on Sunday, March 1, at Campground Cemetery in Savannah, with Dustin Perkins and Duane Williams officiating.