Shawn C. Mette, 39, of Patrick Air Force Base, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. Shawn was born in Jacksonville, FL, and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. He had been a veteran since 1992. Shawn is survived by his wife, Nelia Mette of Patrick Air Force Base; his son, Sebastian Mette of Patrick Air Force Base; daughter, Skylar Mette of Patrick Air Force Base; mother, Darlene Mette of Jacksonville, FL; three brothers, Jamie Mette of Los Angeles, CA, Adam Mette of Saint Augustine, FL, and Matthew Mette of Orlando, FL; two sisters, Natasha Mette of Jacksonville, FL, and Shandara Mette of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He enjoyed writing poems and singing. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.. The funeral service will be Friday, June 25, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., with the internment at Bushnell National Cemetery on Monday, June 28, 2010. Florida Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements (321) 636-8943.