WAYNE THOMAS MELANCON

Wayne Thomas Melancon, 67, of Beaumont, TX died Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth in Beaumont. He was born on November 24, 1948 to Agnes Rita Talbot and Ulysses Joseph Melancon in Franklin and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Survivors include his wife, Shirleen Melancon; son, Chad Michael Melancon and his wife, Jennifer, of Houston; brothers, Larry Melancon and his wife, Frieda, of Franklin; and Ken Melancon and his wife, Jacqueline, of Victorville, CA; sister, Carolyn Johnston and her husband, Tommy, of Trinity, TX; and Jan Percle and her husband, Glenn, of Marrero, LA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A gathering of Mr. Melancon’s family and friends will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive in Beaumont. An additional gathering of family and friends will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7 p.m., Friday February 26, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin. A gathering will begin at 9 a.m., with a memorial mass at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 27, at Church of the Assumption in Franklin. Inurnment will follow at the Franklin Cemetery under the direction of Ibert’s Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation, 4899 Belfort, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256; or to the American Cancer Society, 4 Bayou Brandt Drive, Suite B, in Beaumont, TX 77706.
Complete and updated information may be found at broussards1889.com.
Broussard’s Mortuary in Beaumont, TX is in charge of arrangements.