Melvin Charles Barrilleaux

Melvin Charles Barrilleaux, 86, of Sulphur passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in a local hospital. He worked and retired from Otis Engineering after 34 years of service. Melvin proudly served his country in the U S Army Corp of Engineers. He loved being a jokester, watching sports and being with his family.

Melvin is survived by his children, Rhonda Hood and David Barrilleaux both of Sulphur; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and one on the way; brother, Ronald “Ba” Barrilleaux and wife Dot; daughter-in-law, Lynn Barrilleaux; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Belle Broussard Barrilleaux; parents, Frank and Theresa Barrilleaux; sister, Delores Boudreaux; 3 sons, Joseph Jerry Barrilleaux, Randall Charles Barrilleaux, and Chester Joseph Barrilleaux; and grandson, Jeremy Jude Barrilleaux.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 10 A.M. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with Roger Corley officiating. Burial will be in Consolata Cemetery in Lake Charles under the direction of Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 29, from 4-8 P.M. at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Monday, September 30, at 8 A.M. until time of the service.