Ulyssess A. “Bobby” Melancon, 84, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010. He was a native of Gramercy and a lifelong resident of Lutcher.

He was the devoted husband of the late Rose Mae Lambert Melancon; loving father of George (Sandy), Bruce (Roberta), Errol “Chuck” (Sharon), Dale (Kim) Melancon, Mary Liz Cantillo (James “Dago”), daughter in law Sheila Melancon and the late Brian Melancon; son of the late Justina Landry Melancon and George Melancon Jr.; and brother of Dudley “Dutch,” Huey “Buddy” Melancon, Rita Mae Lambert, Gladys Crowe and the late Earline Labat and Velma Keller.

He leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Bobby was also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Paulina. Entombment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lutcher VFW Post 5852, 1398 3rd St., Lutcher, LA 70071, and Generations Hospice, 32948 LA Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70706. Friends and family may send their condolences to www.hcalexanderfh.com. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher in charge of arrangements.