Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr., 70, of Orange, Texas passed away on February 20, 2014 at Medical Center of Southeast Texas.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2014, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Burial with military honors will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.
Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.
Melton was born in Kaplan, Louisiana on February 4, 1944. He was the son of Asa and Lucille (Fontenot) Marceaux. Melton retired from Echo Construction Company after working as a general foreman for twenty-eight years. He also worked Levingston Shipbuilding Company, and served as a Staff Sargent in the United States Marines from 1969 through 1971. Melton was a veteran of the Vietnam War and received the distinguished Purple Heart award. He was a very giving person, and loved to barbecue. Melton often enjoyed riding his lawn mower. He was a very proud father and adored his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Rita Beard. Melton is survived by his wife Elaine Marceaux of Orange; daughter, Cynthia Myrick of Bridge City; daughter, Chantel Marceaux of Port Neches; son, Melton Marceaux Jr. and wife Bridgett of Little Cypress; daughter, Alicia Gramza and husband Matthew of Orange; grandchildren, Ashlyn Granger, Chason Granger, Randon Myrick, Trenton Myrick, Zachary Dearing, Zoey Gramza, Aiden Gramza; sisters Mary Umfred and Mildred Lewis, both of Orange; and sister, Annie Murphy of McLewis Community.
Condolences
Bridget Marceaux
February 24, 2014
Melton, Sr. was the best father in law that a daughter in law could ever ask for we had some of the best times just sitting in the living room and watching some of the corniest shows that have ever been made lol. We would make fun of the actors and actresses and have each other laughing through the whole show and for the reality show fear factor we would talk about the things that we would be willing to do and not do just to get the money lol. He was a sweetheart of a man, he always made me feel loved and appreciated in everything that I did or said. I loved this man so very much, I will miss his silly comments to me about his son and how to keep him in line lol. I am going to miss his BBQ so very much and watching him make it to perfection, he was so giving and cared about everyone in his life. I love you Melton, Sr and I hope that you and my dad are talking it up! Hugs and kisses to you both! Its going to be even harder to live without the both of you in our lives. Life won't be the same...until we meet again.. All my Love, Bridget
Albert Dasper
February 23, 2014
Albert Dasper lit a candle in memory of Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.
Melissa Flanigan Kirksey
February 23, 2014
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MELTON'S PASSING. HE WAS A SWEET AND KIND MAN WHO I'VE KNOWN FOR YEARS. R.I.P MELTON TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN. KEEP THE BBQ PIT READY
Doyle Mccown
February 22, 2014
Melton worked for me for many years with Echo Maintenance at (Fina) Total. He was not only my right hand man on the job but a true friend as well. There was NEVER any job that he would back down from, it just never got to dirty, hot, cold, wet, high, muddy, oily or hard for Melton to handle. He was my go to guy when things got tough on the jobsite. He always said that a "title" would never earn you respect, that was something you had to earn yourself by showing examples to the men that followed you. Well, he had more respect from the people who worked directly under him than you could ever imagine. He has truly been missed from the jobsites since his retirement and those boots he wore are still way to big to fill. I could have never made it without you and your friendship and loyalty is something I will never forget. I always said if I could have 10 Melton's then I wouldn't need the other 20 guys on the job. A true friend and a honor to have experienced many memories that will never be forgotten. Doyle McCown Echo Maintenance
Alicia
February 22, 2014
I keep looking at the front window waiting to see him,seems like hours would pass and he would just be staring out into the World. I always wondered what he was thinking as I would watch him get lost in those moments.I keep,Staring at the porch looking at his empty chair,I feel as empty as that chair looks right now.I used to sit here and pray for him while I watched him outside playing with the Kids or lost in his thoughts. going to miss the early mornings when he would crank up the lawn Mower right next to my room (I never thought I was going to miss that LOL) but I know as matt is outside mowing I keep looking out the window looking for my Dad.When I was little he would take me to the old walmart sit with me and we would have a bite to eat as we talked then we would walk around the store,He was a Awsome man who loves God,his kids,his wife and his family Hard working and he would give the shirt off his back. Miss you Daddy
Ashlyn Granger
February 22, 2014
Ashlyn Granger sent a virtual gift in memory of Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.
Alicia
February 22, 2014
Alicia lit a candle in memory of Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.
Milenda
February 22, 2014
He was a very kind hearted, non judgemental uncle who will so missed. Always had kind words & a smile. My heart & prayers go out for Chantel, Melton Jr. Alicia & Elaine. I love you. Milenda
Albert Dasper
February 22, 2014
Albert Dasper lit a candle in memory of Melton Joseph Marceaux Sr.
