Dr. James Fillmore Melzer Jr., DMD of Lakemont, Georgia passed away on December 19, 2024.

Jamie was born in Tallahassee, Florida on August 19, 1974 to his parents, Dr. James F. Melzer Sr. and Connie McDaniel Melzer. He attended Sneads High School in Sneads, Florida. After graduation, he attended Florida State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in political science. He went on to further his education at University of Florida, earning his doctorate in the field of dentistry. Jamie served his country in the Air National Guard as well as spent 10 years as the owner and operator of Appalachian Dental where his work family, became family.

Jamie was a man of faith. He grew up in Sneads First Baptist, where he later became a deacon of the church. His family was his life. He was married to the love of his life for 27 years. Jamie found his happiness in providing for and being involved in every aspect of his children’s lives. They were his pride and joy. Jamie liked to fish, hunt, play church league softball and lose countless golf balls to the woods, although he was a reigning long drive champion at Sky Valley.

Jamie is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Earl and Faye McDaniel, paternal grandparents, George and Nell Melzer; and uncle and aunt, Butch and Gail Higley.

He is survived by his wife, Arrion Melzer, parents, Dr. James F. Melzer Sr, DMD and Connie McDaniel Melzer; children, Garrison Melzer (McKayla), Ryne Melzer, and Jhon Metzler (Destiny); siblings, Dr. Daniel Melzer (Holly), and Ashley Reitz (Jack); grandchildren, Kayden and Leighanna; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held to honor the life of Jamie on December 26th at 11:00am-12:00pm CST at Sneads First Baptist Church with a service following at 12:00pm CST. Burial will take place after the service in Pope Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to either Sneads First Baptist Church or Clayton First Baptist Church. Donations to Clayton First Baptist Church can be mailed to 83 S Church St, Clayton GA 30525. Donations to Sneads First Baptist Church can be mailed to 8010 Pope St, Sneads, FL 32460.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of Dr. James Fillmore Melzer Jr. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.