Jerry G. Melvin

Jarrett Green "Jerry" Melvin (July 22, 1929 – February 19, 2020) was an American politician in Florida.

Melvin was born in Bonifay, Florida. He was an alumnus of the College of Charleston, American University of Washington, and Eglin Air Force Base Extension of Florida State University. Melvin also served in the Florida National Guard. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from November 5, 1968, to November 7, 1978, as a Republican, representing the 5th district. On November 8, 1994, he was elected to serve the 4th district; he would serve until November 5, 2002. In 2001, a resolution was passed to bestow the title of Dean of the Florida House of Representatives on him.