Background
Sr., Howell Webster Melton was born on December 15, 1923 in Atlanta. Son of Holmes and Alma (Combee) M.
Sr., Howell Webster Melton was born on December 15, 1923 in Atlanta. Son of Holmes and Alma (Combee) M.
Juris Doctor, U. Florida, 1948.
With, Upchurch, Melton & Upchurch, St. Augustine, 1948-1961; judge, 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida, St. Augustine, 1961-1977; judge, United States District Court (middle district) Florida, Jacksonville, 1977-1991; senior judge, United States District Court (middle district) Florida, Jacksonville, since 1991. Past chairman Florida Conference Circuit Judges, 1974. Past chairman county bar president'sFla.
The state should not use its authority to promote any particular religious belief. It should allow people practice their own religious convictions.
People are called to love God not only with their hearts, but also with their minds. All things should be considered through the light of reason. In order to do that, it is necessary to become aware of different points of view and be able to develop critical thinking in relation to any political or social problem.
Trustee Flagler College, St. Augustine. Served with United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, St. Johns County Bar Association, Jacksonville Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Florida Blue Key, Ponce de Leon Country Club, Marsh Creek Country Club, St. Augustine Florida Officers Club, Masons, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Margaret Catherine Wolfe, March 4, 1950. Children— Howell Webster, Carol Anne.
