Riley Joseph Nelton

Herbert J Louviere
August 19, 2020
Sally Ann LeBouef Naquin
August 19, 2020
Herbert J Louviere
August 19, 2020
Sally Ann LeBouef Naquin
August 19, 2020

May 3, 1959 – August 13, 2020

Riley Joseph Nelton, 61, a native of Montegut and resident of Chauvin, passed away on August 13, 2020.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation; which, will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue, followed by the mass of Christian burial at 12 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery.


He is survived by his wife, Roxanne A. Nelton; son, Brad Nelton; daughter, Brandi LeCompte (Drew); grandchildren, Jacob Nelton, Presley LeCompte, and Paxton LeCompte; sisters, Annalee Elliot (Ted), Telesia LeCompte (Dale), and Linda Soudelier; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Abbey Nelton and Zoe Sevin; brother, Eleary “Dose” Nelton; in-laws, Carl Authement, Sr., Elaine Authement; and brother-in-law, Carl Authement, Jr.

Riley was a hardworking man. He was a boat Captain who worked for C&G Boats for many years. He loved his family and will be dearly missed.


In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to any organization or foundation closest to your heart.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements.