ST. MARY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: SIMONEAUX, MELVIN EUGENE, SR. Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538 Died: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= SIMONEAUX, MELVIN EUGENE, SR. November 24, 1927 - February 9, 2016 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/stmary/obits/dateobits/2016/sm1602.htm and click on the name of interest. ========== Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 13, 2016, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Charenton during a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian burial for Melvin Eugene Simoneaux Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Charenton who passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at his home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, surrounded by his family. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery Mausoleum with full Military Honors rendered by Keesler Air Force Base Honor Guard. Father Cedric Sonnier will be the Celebrant for the Mass and conduct the services. A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday at Ibert's Mortuary in Franklin from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m., led by Fr. Sonnier. Visitation will resume Saturday at the church beginning at 8:00 a.m. and continue until time of Mass. Mr. Simoneaux was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served his country and fellow man during the Korean Conflict as well as the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant on February 1, 1971, after over 20 years of faithful and dedicated service. Following his military career, Mr. Melvin went to work for Columbian Chemicals, where he retired in 1989 after 20 years. After retiring for a second time he was then able to pursue his true passion, which was fishing, crawfishing, crabbing, and anything else to do with being on the water. Survivors include four children, Debra Simoneaux Louviere and her husband Gary, Melvin Eugene Simoneaux Jr. and his wife Jeannine, Michael Joseph Simoneaux and his wife Donna, and Mark John Simoneaux Sr. and his wife Anna; his sister, Lucinda S. McElfresh and her husband Wallace; five grandchildren, Renee Louviere, Sean Louviere, Joseph Simoneaux, Mark Simoneaux Jr., and Jacob Simoneaux; three step-grandchildren, Billy Galey, Aaron Galey, and Nicole Phillips; 15 great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Theresa Bourliea; his parents, Wibry and Ludy Landry Simoneaux; his brothers, Harvey Simoneaux, Wibry Simoneaux Jr., and Norris Simoneaux; and two grandsons, Gary Louviere Jr. and Melvin Eugene Simoneaux III. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mr. Melvin's devoted caregivers, Shannon, Karen, Jessica, Cherie, Joy, Hope, and Tasha. Memorial contributions be made in Mr. Melvin's name to Heart of Hospice – Bayou Region, 14777 Highway 90 West Frontage Road, 337-828-2678, www.heartofhospice.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc US Air Force ===================