Roy Joseph Melancon, 70, a native of Lockport and resident of Larose passed away Saturday December 21, 2013 at his residence. Visitation will take place on Thursday December 26, 2013 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose from 10:00 am till funeral time. Funeral Mass will begin at 12 noon with burial following in the Church cemetery.
Mr. Melancon is survived by his wife of 48 years Rainell Griffin Melancon, his sons Lonnie and Kyle Melancon, his daughter Dawn Melancon, grandchildren Aramie, Taylor, Austin, Mason, Chaz, Kaden, Colt, Maggie, Camryn and Holden, brother Wylie Melancon and sisters Anna Danos and Connie Melancon.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Judith Guidry Melancon.
Roy was the owner of Roy's Body Shop in Larose. He was in the auto repair business for 52 years.
He was loved and will be missed, especially by his grandchildren who called him Pappy.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Homes of Raceland entrusted with arrangements.