BLAKE JAMES MELANCON

February 7, 1989 -May 8, 2015
Blake James Melancon was a lifelong resident of Belle River who’s journey here on earth unexpectedly ended in Belle River on Friday, May 8, 2015, 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 Melancon 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 grandfathers, 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 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home; and continuing Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from 10 a.m. until dismissal at 2:30 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 3 p.m. 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 requests that everyone show their love for him by wearing their TBM or DSRA shirts on Wednesday, the day of the service.
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