Tyrone Patrick Melancon

March 17, 1939 - June 29, 2017

Tyrone Patrick Melancon passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the age of 78. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of LaPlace. Beloved husband of Sandra Triche-Melancon. Father of Lynn Melancon. Stepfather of Michelle Duvic, C.J. Triche, Randall Triche and Melanie Triche. Grandfather of one grand daughter and seven step grandchildren. Son of the late Jeffie and Gardenia Odom Melancon. Brother of Ralph Melancon (‘Meli’ Amelia). He is also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Tyrone was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Avondale Shipyard after 37 years of service. Cars and motor bikes were his favorite hands on hobbies. He also enjoyed camping and bird watching. Music was a large part of his life and played the Alto Saxophone since he was four years old. Tyrone loved to talk to everyone and knew no strangers wherever he went. Everyone loved him and his charming smile. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home.