Thomas Owen Mellor, 60, of Sebastian, died July 14, 2009. He was born Oct. 27, 1949, in Providence, R.I., and moved to Vero Beach eight years ago from Hope Valley, R.I.
He worked as a Steam Fitter for Local 476 (51). He was a 32nd Degree Mason and Past Master of Charity Lodge in Hope Valley, a Shriner and member of its Clown Unit with the nickname of Happy. Survivors include his son, Thomas Owen Mellor III, of Pawtucket, R.I.; daughter, Leah G. Mellor, of Phuket, Thailand; three grandchildren; and former wife, Ellen Mellor, of Vero Beach. He was preceded in death by his brother.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Homeless Family Center, 720 4th St., Vero Beach, FL 32962.
No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php.
