A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 1:00 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Richard for Norris Melancon, age 92. He died at 4:53 p.m. at the Acadian-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point on September 22, 2021.
Fr. Kory LaVergne, Pastor of St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in the St. Edward Catholic Church Cemetery in Richard.
Norris was a truly remarkable individual. He was, first and foremost, a loving husband and doting father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved children, and his positive influence lives on in the hearts and minds of his descendants.
Born on November 13, 1928, Norris was the son of Duma and Ella Veronie Melancon. He grew up in St. Landry Parish and moved to the Church Point area after marrying Evon LeJeune in 1947. Following his marriage, he worked as a farmer until Hurricane Audrey destroyed his cotton crop in June 1957. This setback forced him to change profession. In later years, he worked as a carpenter, electrician, and Louisiana highway department employee. He never shied away from an engineering challenge and was the ultimate problem-solver, building whatever was needed for comfort or efficiency.
He had a lifelong love of learning and insatiable inquisitiveness. Over the years, he collected stamps, coins, and antiques.
He had an incredible work ethic, and typically outperformed men half his age on work sites. Although plagued in old age by numerous infirmities, including very serious eye issues and recurring strokes, Norris never complained, never criticized, and always had a smile.
He was a man of honor, consummate integrity, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. He led by example and had a positive effect on every life he touched. He was not judgmental, and he helped everyone in need that he encountered. He will be missed by everyone whose life was changed for the better by this extraordinary man.
Norris was preceded in death by his parents; Evon LeJeune Melancon, his wife of 68 years; his son Kearny; his daughter Sheryl; his brother Joseph; and his sister Sadie Venable.
He is survived by his daughter Glenda, son-in-law Carl Brasseaux; grandchildren Ryan Brasseaux (Jessika), David Brasseaux (Christi), Aimee Hamilton (Jacob), Christopher Deshotel (Allison), Megan Barousse (Koby), and sixteen great-grandchildren.
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Fr. Kory LaVergne, Pastor of St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in the St. Edward Catholic Church Cemetery in Richard.
Norris was a truly remarkable individual. He was, first and foremost, a loving husband and doting father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved children, and his positive influence lives on in the hearts and minds of his descendants.
Born on November 13, 1928, Norris was the son of Duma and Ella Veronie Melancon. He grew up in St. Landry Parish and moved to the Church Point area after marrying Evon LeJeune in 1947. Following his marriage, he worked as a farmer until Hurricane Audrey destroyed his cotton crop in June 1957. This setback forced him to change profession. In later years, he worked as a carpenter, electrician, and Louisiana highway department employee. He never shied away from an engineering challenge and was the ultimate problem-solver, building whatever was needed for comfort or efficiency.
He had a lifelong love of learning and insatiable inquisitiveness. Over the years, he collected stamps, coins, and antiques.
He had an incredible work ethic, and typically outperformed men half his age on work sites. Although plagued in old age by numerous infirmities, including very serious eye issues and recurring strokes, Norris never complained, never criticized, and always had a smile.
He was a man of honor, consummate integrity, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. He led by example and had a positive effect on every life he touched. He was not judgmental, and he helped everyone in need that he encountered. He will be missed by everyone whose life was changed for the better by this extraordinary man.
Norris was preceded in death by his parents; Evon LeJeune Melancon, his wife of 68 years; his son Kearny; his daughter Sheryl; his brother Joseph; and his sister Sadie Venable.
He is survived by his daughter Glenda, son-in-law Carl Brasseaux; grandchildren Ryan Brasseaux (Jessika), David Brasseaux (Christi), Aimee Hamilton (Jacob), Christopher Deshotel (Allison), Megan Barousse (Koby), and sixteen great-grandchildren.
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 1:00 at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Richard for Norris Melancon, age 92. He died at 4:53 p.m. at the Acadian-St. Landry Hospital in Church Point on September 22, 2021.
Fr. Kory LaVergne, Pastor of St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in the St. Edward Catholic Church Cemetery in Richard.
Norris was a truly remarkable individual. He was, first and foremost, a loving husband and doting father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved children, and his positive influence lives on in the hearts and minds of his descendants.
Born on November 13, 1928, Norris was the son of Duma and Ella Veronie Melancon. He grew up in St. Landry Parish and moved to the Church Point area after marrying Evon LeJeune in 1947. Following his marriage, he worked as a farmer until Hurricane Audrey destroyed his cotton crop in June 1957. This setback forced him to change profession. In later years, he worked as a carpenter, electrician, and Louisiana highway department employee. He never shied away from an engineering challenge and was the ultimate problem-solver, building whatever was needed for comfort or efficiency.
He had a lifelong love of learning and insatiable inquisitiveness. Over the years, he collected stamps, coins, and antiques.
He had an incredible work ethic, and typically outperformed men half his age on work sites. Although plagued in old age by numerous infirmities, including very serious eye issues and recurring strokes, Norris never complained, never criticized, and always had a smile.
He was a man of honor, consummate integrity, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. He led by example and had a positive effect on every life he touched. He was not judgmental, and he helped everyone in need that he encountered. He will be missed by everyone whose life was changed for the better by this extraordinary man.
Norris was preceded in death by his parents; Evon LeJeune Melancon, his wife of 68 years; his son Kearny; his daughter Sheryl; his brother Joseph; and his sister Sadie Venable.
He is survived by his daughter Glenda, son-in-law Carl Brasseaux; grandchildren Ryan Brasseaux (Jessika), David Brasseaux (Christi), Aimee Hamilton (Jacob), Christopher Deshotel (Allison), Megan Barousse (Koby), and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Duhon Funeral Home
Fr. Kory LaVergne, Pastor of St. Edward Catholic Church in Richard will be officiating for the services. Burial will be held in the St. Edward Catholic Church Cemetery in Richard.
Norris was a truly remarkable individual. He was, first and foremost, a loving husband and doting father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved children, and his positive influence lives on in the hearts and minds of his descendants.
Born on November 13, 1928, Norris was the son of Duma and Ella Veronie Melancon. He grew up in St. Landry Parish and moved to the Church Point area after marrying Evon LeJeune in 1947. Following his marriage, he worked as a farmer until Hurricane Audrey destroyed his cotton crop in June 1957. This setback forced him to change profession. In later years, he worked as a carpenter, electrician, and Louisiana highway department employee. He never shied away from an engineering challenge and was the ultimate problem-solver, building whatever was needed for comfort or efficiency.
He had a lifelong love of learning and insatiable inquisitiveness. Over the years, he collected stamps, coins, and antiques.
He had an incredible work ethic, and typically outperformed men half his age on work sites. Although plagued in old age by numerous infirmities, including very serious eye issues and recurring strokes, Norris never complained, never criticized, and always had a smile.
He was a man of honor, consummate integrity, and unwavering devotion to family and friends. He led by example and had a positive effect on every life he touched. He was not judgmental, and he helped everyone in need that he encountered. He will be missed by everyone whose life was changed for the better by this extraordinary man.
Norris was preceded in death by his parents; Evon LeJeune Melancon, his wife of 68 years; his son Kearny; his daughter Sheryl; his brother Joseph; and his sister Sadie Venable.
He is survived by his daughter Glenda, son-in-law Carl Brasseaux; grandchildren Ryan Brasseaux (Jessika), David Brasseaux (Christi), Aimee Hamilton (Jacob), Christopher Deshotel (Allison), Megan Barousse (Koby), and sixteen great-grandchildren.
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