Terrell Wayne Melancon

October 17, 1947 - December 26, 2021

Private family funeral services will be held in Martin & Castille Funeral Home DOWNTOWN for Terrell Wayne Melancon, 74, who passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his residence in Scott surrounded by his family. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Deacon Cody Miller will conduct the funeral services. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Patricia Romein Melancon; their children, Stacey Comeaux, Lana Babineaux and her husband, Andy, Richard Lormand, and Dr. Tiffany Coleman and her husband, Rob; his grandchildren, Branden Thibodeaux, Brandi Thibodeaux, Kassi Sims, Tobi Sims, Sydney Edgett, Skylar Lormand, Jachob Lormand, Hunter Lormand, Zaedin Lormand, Mac Coleman, and Luc Coleman; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Cheryl Murphy and her husband, George; one nephew, George Murphy, Jr.; one niece, Monica Murphy; three great nephews; and three great nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Trudy Melancon; one niece, Michelle Suire. Terrell W. Melancon was a native of Lafayette, Louisiana and graduated from Northside High School in 1965. He was the owner of Melancon Brothers Grocery store, where many appreciated his generous and kind nature. He was always willing to go above and beyond to accommodate his customers. He would open the store and then close long enough to make deliveries to several local night clubs. He eventually sold the store and retired. Terrell LOVED taking care of his yard and his mothers yard. He also loved his cats and had many over the years. Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Melancon's name to Acadiana Animal Aid 337-896-1553 - 142 Le Medicin Rd. Carencro, LA 70520 - https://acadianaanimalaid.org/give/ A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Melancon family to the nurses, staff and doctors of Amedysis Hospice for their kindness, compassion and gentle care given to Mr. Melancon and his family during their time of need. View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN, 330 St. Landry Street Lafayette, LA. 70506 337-234-2311