He had a unique personality. His family and his friends found him very special and those he met for the first time were drawn into his charming ways. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Surviving Victor is his loving wife Jeri Hugo of 37 years Hiawassee, GA. His children Susie Gutierrez of Ithaca, NY., Debbie Roberto of Clearwater, FL., Richard Gutierrez and wife Kelly of Newnan, GA., Richard Meltzer of Atlanta, GA., Scott Meltzer and wife Rain of Beijing, China., Jodi Meltzer Tracy and husband Randy Tracy of Atlanta, GA., and Cory Meltzer of Hiawassee, GA. The following grandchildren also survive him, Christina Roberto, Karlie Gutierrez, Gregory and Tyler Gutierrez, Niki Mosier, TJ Mosier and Sarah Meltzer Sadlock and husband Joe Sadlock.

A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (P.O. Box 75816, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516) in Victor’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com