Robert Eric Melton Obituary
We announce the death of Robert Eric Melton of Groveland, Illinois, who passed away on May 25, 2026, at the age of 86. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Eric Melton to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leslie Melton and Mary Melton (Rudder); and his wife Joan Carolyn Coble. He is survived by: his children, Robert Melton (Jodi), Stacey Jacobs, Andrea Bastean (Nick) and Amie Brown (Ryan Elshoff); his grandson Robby Melton; and his children, Kayla Gray, Blake Melton, Jessica Bastean, Bradley Melton, Acadia Jacobs, Kirstin Bastean, Max Brown, Kelsey Bastean, Sam Jacobs, Laura Jacobs, Mason Brown, Gregory Melton, Kyle Bastean and Leslie Melton. He is also survived by 16 great grandchildren.
