TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for PICOU, MELVIN, JR. 
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Chauvin Funeral Home, Houma, La.

Died: Saturday, October 10, 2015

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PICOU, MELVIN, JR. 
March 24, 1955 - October 10, 2015

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Melvin "Skipper" Picou Jr., 60, moved from this life to the next with his 
family by his side at home on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 6:05p.m. He was a 
native and resident of Houma.

Visitation will be from 5pm to 8 pm, on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Chauvin 
Funeral Home. Visitation on Friday, October 16th, 2015 will be from 8:00 am 
until 10:00 am with mass following, all at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughters, Leah Picou Nordenstam and 
husband, Erik, Sarah Picou Benitez and husband, Kenneth, and Megan Picou Duval 
and husband, Stanwood; mother, Mercedes Fabre Picou; siblings, Rudolph (Rudy) 
Picou and wife, Juanita, and daughters Carrie, Alicia, and Laura; Stacie Picou 
Harbin and husband, Rick, and children Malena, John Michael, and Matthew; 
Kellie Picou Graffagnino and husband, Gregg, and daughter Corinne; Ryan Picou 
and wife, Lacie, and children Peyton and Rebecca; grandchildren, Cameron Duval, 
Marin and Logan Nordenstam, and Emmy Grace Benitez.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Anthony Picou, Sr.

Skipper was a loving, devoted husband, wonderful father, compassionate sibling, 
selfless friend, terrific coach, and an avid duck hunter. He shared his love 
and passion of youth girls' volleyball and softball by coaching for the last 
thirty years. He knew how to tell a joke, embrace a stranger, make a friend, 
and love life.

Since being diagnosed with cancer, Skipper and his family were truly touched by 
the overwhelming love and support
shown to him by the community. As Skipper would say, "I am truly blessed."

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