Melvyn Gordon Jefferson, 74, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Christus St. Elizabeth39s Hospital in Beaumont.Visitation will be 7:00 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 at Melancon39s Funeral Home Chapel, 1605 Avenue H, in Nederland. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at Melancon39s Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow at Oak Bluff Cemetery in Port Neches. Melvyn was born in Jasper, Texas, to Jimmie Forrest Kirkpatrick Jefferson and Walton Elton Jefferson on January 21, 1937. He attended Stark High School in Orange, TX. He was a resident of Port Neches for 30 years. He was a longtime employee of Dupont Beaumont Works as a lab analyst retiring with 40 years of service. He served for four years with the US Air Force and received an honorable discharge.Melvyn was preceded in death by his parents. Melvyn is survived by his daughters: Christie Coker and husband Michael Coker of Houston Lisa Sullivan of Beaumont Julie Fanning and husband Don Fanning of League City and Dana Robinson and husband Scott Robinson of The Woodlands. He is also survived by five grandchildren: Jessica Sullivan, Gracie Sullivan, Sierra Robinson, Sydney Fanning, and Corey Fanning.
Condolences
Julie Sims And Rosalie Benton
May 19, 2011
Lisa and Family,I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Mother called and told me last night. She had not read the paper in a few days so she just found out last night. She wanted to send you a card, but does not have an address. I told her I would get on here and let you and your family know he is in our prayers. I want to share a very vivid memory of your dad. Remember the time he took us to the Circus That was such a fun time. We are praying for God to wrap his arms around you and your family and bring you peace.Rosalie Benton and Julie Sims and Family
Rick And Tanya Lewis
May 18, 2011
So sorry for the loss of your Dad, he was a very special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Robyn Barnes Smith
May 17, 2011
Christie and Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know it had been years since I had seen your Dad, but I remember him to be a very kind man. May God give you comfort during this difficult time. My prayers are with you all. God Bless Robyn Barnes Smith
Alton R Matthewssonny James B. Matthews
May 16, 2011
We are sadden by the loss of one of our family members. I can remember growing up with him and he and Sonny shared a bedroon At Grandmother Jefferson home. We havent been in touch with him in a very long time and just wanted to say God Bless and keep his family in gods grace during this time. Alton Ray and Sonny Matthews.smattsmaol.com