ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MELANCON, BLAKE JAMES 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Friday, May 8, 2015

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MELANCON, BLAKE JAMES 
February 7, 1989 – May 8, 2015

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Blake James Melancon, a lifelong resident of Belle River, who's journey here on 
earth unexpectedly ended, in Belle River, at the young age of 26.

Blake enjoyed his well-lived life doing the things that he loved, the crazier 
the better. There wasn't anything he wasn't afraid to try at least once.
Blake was strong willed, determined and competitive. To him nothing was 
impossible; a challenge was nothing more than an opportunity.

When it came to the DSRA boat races, Blake was the man to beat. After many of 
his races, he was the one waving that checkered flag. Blake also loved the 
outdoors, cooking, motorcross, foosball, and hanging out with his friends, 
those were some of the best times of his life. In the last few months, he was 
teaching himself to play the guitar which was a desire of his. Blake excelled 
at everything he put his mind to.

Most might remember him by always having a smile on his face. His passing has 
left a void that no one could ever fill and his bright happy memory will never 
be forgotten.

Blake is survived by two daughters Adleigh Grace and Aria Blakely Melancon both 
of Gonzales; his parents Randy and Karen Melancon of Belle River; one brother 
Dylan Melancon of Belle River; his maternal grandmother Lavinia Giroir of Belle 
River; his paternal grandmother Joyce Melancon of Belle River; two great-
grandmothers Emelda Blanchard of Belle River and Elda Solar of Morgan City; his 
girlfriend Symone Landry of Pierre Part; and plenty of aunts, uncles, cousins, 
and countless friends.

Those welcoming Blake into heaven are two maternal grandfather's Monroe "JW" 
Lewis, Jr. and Dale Giroir, one paternal grandfather Robert "Bobby" Melancon; 
one cousin Christopher Lewis; three great-grandmothers; and three great-
grandfathers.

A celebration of Blake's life will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2015, from 5:00 pm 
until 9:00pm at Hargrave Funeral Home; and continuing Wednesday, May 13, 2015 
from 10:00 am until dismissal at 2:30 pm at Hargrave Funeral Home. A Mass of 
Christian burial will be at 3:00 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

Blake will be laid to rest in the Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery in Belle 
River.

Blake touched so many hearts in his short time here on earth, the family 
request that everyone show their love for him by wearing their RBM or DSRA 
shirts on Wednesday, the day of the service

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