Delbert Weldon Thames

Delbert Weldon Thames better known as quotBack Scratcher Manquot, 76, of Port Neches passed away September 13, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Delbert was born in Cherokee County, Texas on March 16, 1935 to the late Henry and Annie Trevathan Thames. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1954. He worked at Neches ButaneTexaco for 38 years.Funeral services will be held at Magnolia Assembly of God in Port Neches on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Brent Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Melancon39s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland on Friday, September 16, 2011.Delbert is survived by his wife, Peggy Nolen Thames of Port Neches 2 daughters, Vickie Thames and Pam Picou, both of Port Neches 2 grandsons, Jeremy Sport and wife Amber of Cypress and Thad Picou of Fannett 2 greatgrandsons, Isaiah and Asher Sport of Cypress brotherinlaws sisterinlaws numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents stepfather, Cecil Bennett and 3 brothers, Fred, Jack, and Joe Thames.