Rob L. Melton III, age 19 of Osceola, passed away July 25, 2009. Rob was born May 26, 1990. Rob was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 2008 and attended Purdue College of Technology, South Bend where he studied Mechanical Engineering. Rob was planning to transfer to Lincoln Technical Institute in Indianapolis to pursue a degree in Performance Automotive Engineering.
Surviving are his parents, Rob Jr. and Wendy Melton of Osceola, and his sisters, Brooklynn, Cali-Sue, and Sydney Melton, all of Osceola, and his grandparents; Jane Melton of Granger, and Fred and Sue Carlson of Osceola and great-grandmothers Elsie Hodge of Mesa, AZ and Eleanor Carlson of South Bend. Also surviving are his uncles and aunts; Carol (Bob) Ritter of Rochester, IN, Sandy (Roman) Cisneros of LaPorte, TX, Sherry (Phillip) Weldy of Granger, Jay (Brenda) Carlson of Parkville, MO, Kay (Brian) White of Mishawaka, and Kile (Kathy) Carlson of Granger, along with many cousins. Rob was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Melton Sr.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 pm Friday, July 31, 2009 at Voice Ministries, 1610 S Nappanee Street, Elkhart, IN 46516. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Voice Ministries. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Rob was a self taught bass player whose passion for worship & love of God gave him the desire to play on the worship team at Voice Ministries and the International House of Prayer in Elkhart. He was also part of the youth worship band at New Creation Fellowship in Granger. His desire to reach out to the lost led him to make a missions trip to Mexico. Rob also enjoyed high performance racing vehicles, especially his Ducati Paso which is just like his Dad''s. He and his Dad loved riding and were planning a trip together on their Ducatis. At Mishawaka High School, Rob lettered in Cross Country and Track and also spent every available second in Mr. Modlin''s engineering class.
"And Lord Haste the Day when my faith shall be sight and the clouds roll back as a scroll. The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend. Even so, it is well with my soul."
In his memory, contributions may be made to Compassion International: 12290 Voyager Parkway Colorado Springs Colorado 80921, or call 1-800-336-7676. Online condolences may be sent to the Melton family at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
Rob, we love you always. You''re in our hearts and on our minds. We are so proud of the man you have become.
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