Wilson Jules “Mel” Melancon Jr., age 77, of Oak Ridge, passed away Dec. 15, 2013, at the Methodist Medical Center.

He was born in Houma, La., on Feb. 14, 1936.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Jules Melancon Sr. and Laura Augusta Rodrigue, and siblings, Jennie (Hattie) Lombas, Helen (Flo) Christensen, Laura Mae Lombas, Berkley Joseph Melancon, Curtis Paul Melancon Sr., Raymond Charles Melancon Sr., and Gladys Marie Melancon.

He is survived by his wife, Estella Melancon of Westwego, La.; his son, Brett Melancon and wife Beth; and three grandchildren, Blake, Bradley, and Ashley Melancon of Knoxville. He is also survived by his siblings, Ruddy Aude Melancon and Patricia (Patsy) Louise Benson of Louisiana. [Read more…]