Dale Reed McElveen, 57, of Sulphur, passed away July 18, 2011 in his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Robison Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rob Tibbitts officiating. Burial will be in Farquar Cemetery under the direction of Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 21, 2011 from 4-9p.m. at the funeral home and will resume on Friday at 8a.m. until time of service .Dale was a native and lifelong resident of Sulphur, LA. He graduated from Sulphur High School and continued his education receiving degrees from three colleges. Dale later served his country in the Military. After retiring from Citgo, he traveled the world working in Safety and Security. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Lake Charles where he played the drums in the Church Band. Dale loved music and was a lifelong musician. Dale is survived by his three sons, John Cullen McElveen of Lindale, TX., Luke McElveen and his wife, Christinna of Sulphur, and Timothy McElveen and his wife, Jennifer of DeRidder, father, Eulice Benoit, Jr. of Vinton, Alastair White of Sulphur and four grandchildren.