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Melvin Joseph Benoit Jr., 68, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 3:08PM. He was a native and resident of Houma, LA.
Melvin is survived by his loving wife Marilyn Collins Benoit; children, Stacey Benoit Thibodeaux, Scott Vincent Benoit and wife Katie Demary Benoit; grandchildren, Luke Aaron Thibodeaux, Kinsie Alexis Thibodeaux, Lillian Elizabeth Benoit, and Austin Scott Benoit; mother, Gloria “Blackie” Scott Benoit; sister, Monna Benoit Champagne and husband, Kenneth Champagne.
Melvin enjoyed spending time with family and loved his wife, children, and grandchildren. Melvin had a gift of music and shared this gift with many people over his lifetime. He was the owner of SeaTang Fisheries Inc. Melvin served his country in the Army National Guard.
He will be dearly missed, always loved and never forgotten by family and friends.
(Chauvin)
