Melancon's Funeral Home

Marion E. Jones, Jr. was born on June 27, 1934, to M.E. Jones and Mollie Vestal Jones in the small town of Huttig, Arkansas. He passed from this life on April 24, 2022, at his home in Nederland, Texas. Mr. Jones was raised in Huttig but moved to Port Arthur with his parents and finished school in Nederland, class of 1953. He married Nellie Kieschnick on December 9, 1955. Mr. Jones was an MP in the U.S. Army, stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. Upon his return, he began a long-term career at the U.S. Post Office in Nederland. He was a faithful member of First Assembly of God Church in Nederland and served the Lord in many roles within the church. Mr. Jones is survived by his loving wife,...

Coleta Faye West Suiter, 88, of Port Neches, Texas, passed away, surrounded by family, on Sunday afternoon, February 27, 2022. She was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on April 28, 1933, and attended Central High School. In 1953, she received an Associate's Degree from Connors State A&M College, then moved to Wichita, Kansas and worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. In 1960, she married her beloved "Honeybun", Kenneth McClain Suiter. They lived in El Dorado, Kansas, with their two daughters, until the family moved to Port Neches, Texas in 1973. Soon after, Coleta continued her education at Lamar University in Beaumont where she received a Bachelor of Science (1976) and a Master of...

Gareld Arvile Duplissey, age of 99, Lumberton, TX, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Calder Wood in Beaumont. Arvile was born on March 25, 1922, in Glenmora, Louisiana, to Adolphus Van Buren Duplissey and Bertie Pittman Duplissey. He was the oldest of three children. His family moved to Port Arthur, TX when he was a child. Arvile lived the majority of his life in Port Arthur until moving to Lumberton in 2009. Arvile worked at the Texas Company until December 1942 when he joined the United States Army Air Forces. He was in the 8th Air Force 486 Bombardment Group - 834 Bombardment Squadron and stationed in Sudbury, England as a Ground Crew Chief on B24 Liberators and Boeing B17...

Marcus Freeman, 34, of Port Arthur, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. Marcus was born January 21, 1988, in Port Arthur, Texas to Ford Freeman and Deborah (Thigpen) Freeman. Marcus was a member of Triumph Church for thirty-four years and was employed with Motiva as a process operator. He had a passion for baseball, God, family and loved his children dearly. He was a great baseball player through his high school and college days. Marcus enjoyed coaching baseball and was obsessed with working out. He was a quiet and reserved person, but when you got the chance to know him, he was a social butterfly. Marcus is preceded in death by his father, Ford Freeman. Those left behind to...

Joycelyn (Lyn) Guillory Breaux was born January 17, 1941 in Port Arthur, Texas to Clarence (Lefty) and Lillian Sarver Guillory and died on November 16th, 2021. She was a Bishop Byrne Alumni and was the last remaining founder of the Bishop Byrne Alumni Association. She is survived by her daughter, Melinda Camerera Tomasello and her husband Jude Tomasello, two grandchildren - Michael and Jaclyn Tomasello, five step children, numerous step grandchildren, her brother Raymond Guillory, and his wife Darlene Guillory. She was preceded in death by her husband James (Jim) Breaux. Services will include a Celebration of Life on Thursday, December 2nd from 6pm to 8pm at Melancon's Funeral Home in...

Juanita Brown, 88, of Nederland, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Juanita was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Sabine, Texas to Carlton & Elsie Adamson. Juanita was a 1950 graduate of Nederland High School. She worked in retail prior to a career in education at Nederland Independent School District where she retired after 22 years of service as a teacher's aide. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, William Carlton Adamson and Elsie Ealer Bumstead Adamson; husband, Otis Hilton Brown; and sisters, Jo Evelyn Phillips and Nancy Haight; and nephew, James Scott. Those left behind to cherish Juanita's memory are her son, Henry Brown; goddaughter, Kelly Grogan; god...

Glennda Ruth Park Latiolias, 75, of Kountz, Texas passed away Friday, October 15, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her family. Glennda was born September 5, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to Ruth and Glenn Park. Glennda had an unwavering faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She believed in forgiveness and holding your head up high through life's journey. Glennda was sweet, kind, caring and always there to help others. She was passionate about music and loved singing. Glennda was in a quartet and a member of the Sweet Adelines chorus. Glennda made and decorated the most beautiful cakes. She absolutely loved the snow and making snowballs. Glennda collected Hummels and had many...

Penny Kay Moore Ortego, 57, of Nederland, Texas went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2021. She was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 18, 1963 to the late Jack B. Moore and Joan Borel Moore. Penny loved crafts of all kinds, making wreaths, jewelry, doll houses with doll furniture, and sewing. Penny loved her 7 Yorkies where she had made each one a dog house of their own, made beds and their very own blanket, and would tuck them in at night. Penny was an excellent homemaker, a loving wife, and mother. She would spoil her family and would always put others first. All that knew Penny will truly miss her. Those left to cherish Penny's memory are her husband of 25 years, Joe Ortego...

Hunter Douglas Guidry, 17, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his home. Hunter was born on November 4, 2003, in Port Arthur, Texas. He was a Junior at Nederland High School and a member of the First Baptist Church in Nederland, Texas. Hunter was a selfless and hardworking young man. He had many aspirations in life, but one of the biggest was to follow in his brother's footsteps and become a member of the United States Marine Corps. He had a kind heart and a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. Hunter was known as the class clown and he had an ability to put a smile on the face of someone who needed to brighten their day. He had the type of...

Dr. Jamie Broussard Packman, Ph.D., 56, of Nederland, Texas entered into Heaven on Friday, September 17, 2021. Jamie was born on April 20, 1965 in Nederland, Texas to the late Dr. Lessie James "Pop" Broussard and Janette Hudson Broussard. She lived on the same corner in Nederland, where she resided until her death. Jamie graduated from Nederland High School in 1983. She was in Ned & Company and student body president her senior year. She then attended Lamar University and received a B.S. degree in Sociology, majoring in Biology and Chemistry, as well as a M.S. degree in Nutrition. In 1994, Jamie earned her Ph.D. in Nutrition from Texas Woman's University in Denton, where she also became...

Gene Paul Guidry, 75, of Beaumont, Texas passed away Friday, September 10, 2021, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Gene was born August 26, 1946 in Port Arthur, Texas to LeRoy and Millie Guidry. Gene served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Chevron-Phillips after 43 years of service. He rode with the Patriot Guard Riders and was a huge Nascar fan. Gene taught instrumentation and was always willing to help others. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy Guidry and Millie Babineaux Guidry. Those left to cherish Gene's memory are his wife of 17 years, Sherry Guidry; children, Paula Foley (Patrick); Stacy Savage (Jon); Dana Clehouse (Clif); Dustin...

Billy Sherwood Goodwin, 82, of Port Neches, Texas passed away September 6, 2021. He was born in Houston, Texas on May 21, 1939 to the late Lee Goodwin and Verda Gilchrist Goodwin. Billy was a graduate of the PNG class of 1958. He retired from Ameripol Synpol as a production trainer after 38 years of service. He was a dedicated servant of the Lord Jesus and a member of Central Baptist Church, Port Neches for 60 years where he also served as a deacon. He never missed an opportunity to help others and always carried money in his pockets because he knew there would be someone who would need it. Billy was one of the most generous persons in the world. Those left to cherish Billy's memory are...

James Edwin Barnett, 90, of Vidor, Texas passed away August 29, 2021. He was born in Sweetwater, Texas on October 17, 1930 to the late Roy C. Barnett, Sr. and Leah I. Stuckey Barnett. James started working as a Merchant Marine when he was 15 years old. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He loved to travel and spend time working on his farm. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Those left to cherish James's memory are his partner, Denise DiFilippo; his sons, James R. Barnett and his wife Nina, Donald E. Barnett and his wife Carolyn, Robert M. Barnett and his wife Gail, and John K. Barnett and his wife Theresa;...

Cpt Jerry D Kelley US Army Retired of Nederland, Tx. passed away on August 28, 2021 at the age of 78 surrounded by his children. He was born on July 18, 1943 to Alvie Dalton and Elvie Ruth Fleniken Kelley, both deceased, in Nacogdoches, Texas. His younger brother Gene Edwin Kelley preceded him in death. At the age of 6 months his family moved to Port Arthur Tx. His dad was employed in the construction industry in the area and eventually moved to Groves, Tx. where he graduated from Port Neches Groves High School, class of 1962. After a tour of duty in Vietnam and 14 years of service in the US Army, he was released from active duty in August 1975 from the Army Reduction Force because the...

Lawrence "Larry" Riley Davis, 68, of Nederland, Texas passed away August 24, 2021. He was born in Dayton, Texas on December 9, 1952 to Charles Mason Davis and Beverly Gail Davis. Larry worked for Wyatt Field Service for over 20 years. He was an accomplished welder with an outstanding work ethic. He was the type of person to go out of his way to help someone in need. Larry loved being out on the water, riding his motorcycle, and an avid football fan. Larry was a loving father and PawPaw. He was a loving and giving soul that will be missed by all who knew him. Those left to cherish Larry's memory are his mother, Gail Krohn; his children, Damon Davis and his wife, Heather of Fannett,...

Sue Neal, 86, of Nederland, Texas passed away August 12, 2021. She was born in Crockett, Texas on May 29, 1935 to the late John Henry Beard and Hazel Cook Beard. Sue retired after 32 years of service as a Homemaking Teacher at Nederland I.S.D. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Nederland. Those left to cherish Sue's memory are her husband of 65 years, Billy Neal of Nederland; her daughters, Kristi Hood and her husband, Kirby of Nederland and Cindi Bordelon and her husband, Todd of Port Neches; her son, Keith Neal and his wife, Laurie of Fannett; her grandchildren, Kortney Romero and husband Jake. Dustin Hood and wife Tina, her grand daughter-in-law, Shelby Neal, Erin...

Philip John Rogers III, 79, of Nederland, Texas passed away August 11, 2021. He was born in Beaumont, Texas on September 16, 1941 to the late George J. Rogers, Sr. and Mary Myrtle Trahan Rogers. Philip was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland. Those left to cherish Philip's memory are his wife of 60 years, Page Guillote Rogers of Nederland; his son, Philip J. Rogers and his wife, Lori of LaBelle; his daughters, Paula Anne Payton and her husband, Tony of LaBelle and Penny Sue Connally and her husband, Chris of Austin; his grandchildren, David Manning, Tyler Manning, Brett Rogers and wife Tierany, Brandon Payton, Hannah Frazier and husband Johnny, and Katy Payton;...

John Violette, Sr., 87, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021. John was born February 2, 1934, in Palo Alto, California to the late Homer Newton Violette and Amy Zwemer Violette. He was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Nederland. John proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. John belonged to the Antique Auto Club of America and the Model A Ford Club. John loved working his 12-acre farm that included raising cows, chickens, and the occasional turkey. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden which he maintained year-round. He loved working with his hands, could fix just about anything, and was generous to aid a friend in need. He loved...

Rudi "Tookie" Schamber, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 69 on July 26, 2021, after a long-fought battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Port Arthur, TX to Rudy and Lillian Flores, Tookie was the younger of two daughters. She grew up in Port Arthur and attended Thomas Jefferson High School along with her husband-to be. But neither of them knew that (or each other) yet. Following graduation, she taught yoga, professionally, and later worked at Gulf States Utilities. At a high school reunion, she met Daniel (Danny) Schamber, and years later they would marry. Residing in Groves, TX, they raised their three sons before moving to Louisiana, and eventually Rowlett,...

Larry Robert Bodin, 73, of Port Neches, Texas passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 17, 1947 to the late Vernon and Evelyn Hollifield Bodin. Larry served in country proudly in the Texas Army National Guard from 1970-1976. Those left to cherish Larry's memory are his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Bodin of Port Neches; sons, Kevin Bodin of Portland, Oregon; and Brandon Marceaux of Roanoke, Virginia; daughter, Kelli Walton of Westbrook, Maine. Larry is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kieran and Saren Bodin, both of West Linn, Oregon; Camden, Cacen and Harper Walton, all of Westbrook, Maine; and Mikayla and Ryan Manderville of...

Joseph "Donald" Mouton, 79, of Port Neches passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. Donald was born October 22, 1941, in Kaplan, Louisiana to Ezedor and Emase Mouton. Donald was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and actively involved with the parish ministries. He served as Eucharistic Minister, Money Counter, Usher, Mass Captain and Hospitality Minister. Donald was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and Tri-City Corvette Club. He proudly served in the United States Navy and served 26 years for Port Neches Fire Department. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Ezedor Mouton and Emase Mire Mouton; brothers, Roland Mouton and...