Michael Dane "Mike" Melvin

Mike Melvin, age 63 of Marianna began his eternal life Friday, January 20, 2012. Mike was born in Marianna to the late J.P. and Chris Melvin. He graduated from Marianna High Class of 1966 and attended Chipola Jr. College. He retired from FDOT after 41 years of service in 2010, at which time he began his second career with GPI of Marianna. He was a member of Damascus Freewill Baptist Church where he played his mandolin every service until he fell to ill. He loved his family, his church, golfing, and especially bluegrass music. It was often said that Mike always had a pick in his pocket and a song in his heart! He was preceded in death by his late wife, Syble Griffin Melvin. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Melvin of Marianna, son Michael Melvin and wife Sherrie of Alford; daughter, Michelle Maikisch and husband Chris of DeLand, FL; Stepchildren that loved Mike like a Dad; Stacey Hartzog and wife Joli, Joey Hartzog and wife Kim all of Chipley; Penny Fowler and husband Billy of Dothan; sister, Sharon Macaluso and husband Raymond of Marianna; three grandchildren; eight step grandchildren and two great grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life service will be held, 10 am Monday, January 23, 2012 at Damascus Freewill Baptist Church with Reverends Charles Powell, Erza Caynor and Steve Benefield officiating. Interment will follow at Alford Cemetery with Masonic Rites. James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel directing. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 pm Sunday, January 22, 2012 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel. Flowers are accepted, the family request that contributions be made to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave. Suite e, Marianna, Florida. 32446.