John H. Melton, Sr.

John H. Melton, Sr., 84, of Lake Charles, LA passed from this life to the next most glorious one on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in his home, his wife, Vinia and youngest daughter, Melinda at his side.

He was a Shriner and a Mason. He had retired from Conway, McLean, and Steve Thomson Trucking companies as Terminal Manager. He loved woodworking and cutting his grass in Longville on his riding mower, and his church family. He was a humble man who served his Lord, and was full of love for everyone.

Those left to cherish his memory are, his beloved wife of ten years, Vinia Benoit Melton; four children, Virginia Greenman (Ronny), John H. Melton, Jr., (Michelle), Deborah Ortego (Billy), and Melinda Melton; step-daughter, Jo Ann LeBleu (Jesse, Sr.); nineteen grandchildren, and three step-grandchildren; and numerous grands and great-grands.

His funeral service will be at 12:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 2020 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Alan Weishampel will officiate. Burial will follow in Beauregard Memorial Cemetery in DeRidder, LA under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.

Please note that the gathering capacity will be limited to 25% occupancy as per state compliance.