Thomas Melvin Herndon, 52, of Panama City, FL passed away on Thursday December 20, 2018. He was born on April 18, 1966 in Tallahassee, FL to Thomas Allen and Iris Vinzant Herndon. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother; two sons, Thomas Justin Herndon (Chelsea), Joshua William Herndon (Joanna); one daughter, Kendal Suzanne Guthrie (Hunter); three grandchildren, Brigham Thomas Herndon, Kole William Herndon, Klayton Charles Herndon; brother, Michael Herndon (Beth); sister, Michelle Franklin (Daniel); one nephew, Timothy Herndon; two nieces, Laura Herndon and Mallory Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Wednesday December 26, 2018 in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Wade officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 pm prior to the service. Graveside services will be held on Thursday December 27, 2018 at 2 pm EST at the Rosemary Baptist Church Cemetery in Live Oak, FL.