TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for PORCHE, MELVIN ARNOLD 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Samart Funeral Home of Houma, La.

Died: Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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PORCHE, MELVIN ARNOLD 
July 3, 1925 - September 23, 2015

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Melvin Arnold Porche, also known as Coon, Bubba, Pops, or Paw, 90, a native of 
Bayou Blue and a resident of Houma, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015.

Visitation will be Monday, September 28, 2015 from 9am to 11am at Bayou Blue 
United Methodist Church.
Religious Services will be Monday, September 28, 2015 at 11am at Bayou Blue 
United Methodist Church.

Burial will be in Terrebonne Memorial Park.

Survived by
Sons- Adrian Porche and wife Rachel, Eric Porche, Sr. and wife Christine, and 
Derek Porche and wife Angel
Daughters- Faye Porche and spouse Kathy, Debra Babin and late husband Hugh, 
Lori Roney and husband Dwain, and Barbara LeBoeuf and late husband Dale
Brothers- Ray Porche, Larry Porche, and Cline Porche
Sisters- Martharine Hunter, Eva Belle Ledet, Daisy Scott, Fannie Brazzeal, Judy 
Robichaux, and Cheryl Harrell
Grandchildren- 19
Great Grandchildren- 45

Preceded in death by
Wife of 60 years- Emma Lou Smith Porche
Parents- Abbie Joseph Porche, Sr. and Odette Marie Martin Porche
Twin Sons- Mark and John Porche
Brother- Abbie Joseph Porche, Jr.
Sister- Joyce Pigott
Son-in-law- Charles Tillery

He was dedicatd to his family, children and grandchildren especially, and his 
church. He was very proud of his family who he loved dearly. He was a sweet and 
gentle man, and loved to share stories about his family and his working days.

The family would like to give a special thanks to special friends Makayla and 
Jeffrey LeBoeuf, and Wayne and Tonya DeHart, his medical staff, and staff at 
Mary Bird Perkins.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bayou Blue United Methodist Church 
in his memory.

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