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Old 09-07-2021, 07:29 AM   #1
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Hobey Melton Has Passed.

On Aug 31, 2021 my dear friend and camping buddy Hobey Melton lost his battle with liver cancer. He passed on his 80th birthday. We camped, drank beer and got into mischief many times since we first met in 2008. When we camped back when I had a Scamp 13 and he had a Scamp 16 he would tell everyone that mine used to be as big as his but it shrank when I washed it. We had many good times together. I will miss him.
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Old 09-07-2021, 09:12 AM   #2
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I remember both Hobey AND his wife in our early years of Scamp camp gatherings at Piney. Sorry to hear of his passing and your loss as close friends.
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Old 09-07-2021, 09:15 AM   #3
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Dennis,

Sorry to read about the passing of your good camping buddy. Looks like he was a cool guy.

Take care,

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Old 09-07-2021, 10:30 AM   #4
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I had the pleasure of meeting both Hobey and Barb. They were great people and lots of fun.
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Old 09-07-2021, 11:28 AM   #5
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I'm sorry you lost your friend. May the memories you hold, bring you peace in your heart.
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Old 09-07-2021, 01:20 PM   #6
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Sorry to hear that Dennis, we met Hobey at the first Florida Scamp camp we attended. You introduced us over a campfire and a few beers.
He was very welcoming to us ,so sorry for the loss of your good buddy.
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Old 09-07-2021, 07:10 PM   #7
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Sad news indeed. We had the pleasure of crossing paths with Hoby many times. Last time we camped with him was when he had a rented camper delivered to his spot.
I'll never forget his special blow-through fire poker.
Rest in Peace Hoby!
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Awww this is so sad.
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Some years ago we happened to camp at the same time as the LBL get together in a different part of the campground. He and his wife came by for a visit and made us very welcome. Just nice folks.
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Never did meet, sorry to hear about the loss.
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