Ernest "EJ" Joseph Melancon

July 10, 2020

Ernest "EJ" Joseph Melancon Rayne, LA - Private family only graveside services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne, LA for Ernest "EJ" Joseph Melancon, 81, who died Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence in Mire, LA. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne, LA. Deacon Denis LaCroix of St. Joseph Catholic Church will graveside the funeral services. Survivors include wife, Laura Richard Melancon of Rayne, two sons, Dale Melancon and spouse Brenda of Rayne, Danny Melancon and spouse Suzanne of Mire, four grandchildren, Scott Melancon and spouse Jill, Shea Melancon and spouse Chantel, Bryce Melancon and spouse Hailey, Brandon Stutes and spouse Andree of Rayne, five great grandchildren, Lane Melancon, Liam Melancon, Carter Melancon, Grayson Melancon, Genevieve Stutes, one sister, Nellie Cagnina of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Faye Melancon Stutes, father, Lionel Melancon, mother, Mable Cahanin Melancon. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.