Melvin Joseph Stelly

1927 ∼ 2014

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Melvin Joseph Stelly April 23, 1927 - April 6, 2014

Melvin Joseph Stelly, 86, of Port Neches, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur. He was born on April 23, 1927 to Isabell Broussard Stelly and Leon Stelly in Leonville, Louisiana. Melvin was a resident of Port Arthur before moving to Port Neches over 51 years ago. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1945. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. He retired from Texaco as a stillman/welder after 37 years of service. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson. Burial will follow in Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Naomi Juanita Stelly and his brother, Leon Stelly, Jr. Melvin is survived by his five children, Mark and wife Gina Stelly of Port Arthur, Charles and wife Karri of Port Neches, Alan Stelly of Port Neches, Terri and husband Rayford Maddux of Port Neches, Jennifer and husband William of Nederland, six grandchildren, Eric Stelly, Ryan Stelly, Kyle Stellly, Morgan Simmons, Mason Simmons and Mitchell Simmons along with two great grandchildren, Emma Marshall and Kaden Stelly as well as his half-sister, Jenette Stelly of Lafayette, Louisiana, several nieces and nephews.

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Julie And Derryl Stutes April 13, 2014

I just heard of Mr Stell's passing at church this morning, I always sat in front of him at church and he love to pick at my husband when he missed church asking him if he had been a bad boy, our sympathy and prayers are with you all, we will miss him dearly, he was a very sweet man.

Tina Youngblood Jennings April 10, 2014

Jennifer and Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to make the visitation, as I would love to have seen you. I know you will miss him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Adolph And Brenda Broussard April 8, 2014

Melvin, we are going to miss you deeply. You are the one that kept the family in the know of other family members. You made special efforts to come to Louisiana and visit as many relatives as possible. Sometimes we had to learn of a relatives situation through you, even though the relative lived a few miles from us. Your constant joking and picking and hearty laughter brought a light to all of us. We have so many great memories of you, thanks to you. To all of Melvin's children and grandchildren, we send our deepest sympathies and we have you all in our prayers. Our hearts are heavy with sadness.

Daniel Hebert April 8, 2014

A wonderful man who always brought a smile or laughter to anyone he met. We will miss you Mr Melvin adn our hearts are brighter for us knowing you and your family. Blackie and Mae Hebert nad their Famalies

Susie Ferguson Crosby April 8, 2014

Uncle Melvin is one of my favorite people in the world. He called me every Christmas to catch up with the family and to chat. He always told me how proud of me he was and it meant a lot to me. I know that he was a man who would do anything for anyone. Our vacations to visit him and Aunt Juanita were always fun and we looked so forward to going to visit every year. I will miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, my cousins.

Cindy Laird April 7, 2014

Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. My heart breaks for you. God is good and will draw you close for healing. I know sweet memories and stories will warm your heart on the days you miss him most. Love Cindy