Melton Mansfield

Melton Mansfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the age of 92. Beloved husband of 66 years to the late Genevieve Rodrigue Mansfield. Father of Lonnie Mansfield, Sr. (Debbie), Paul Mansfield (Edwina), Wayne Mansfield (Bobette) and Jan Mansfield. Grandfather of Lonnie Mansfield, Jr., Mindy Chaplain (Derrick), Bryce Mansfield (Gabriela) and Breana Fracipane (Kevin). Great Grandfather of Kody Mansfield, Lauren Mansfield, Colby Roberts, Farah Chaplain, Derrick Chaplain, Nina Mansfield, Stella Mansfield, Lucas Francipane, Lila Francipane and Claudia Mansfield. Brother of Harvey Mansfield (Doris). Preceded in death by his grandsons, Kerry Paul Mansfield and Toby Mansfield; his great grandson, Tyler Cargill; his parents, Samuel “Lonit” Mansfield and Lozane Ard Mansfield; his brothers, Abraham Mansfield, John Mansfield, Osby Mansfield, Ezell Mansfield and his sisters, Eula Reed and Burnette Pitts. Melton is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and family. He will greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Melton retired from Halliburton Services and was a Korean War Army Veteran. Graveside Services will be held at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1225 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 9AM. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may offer condolences at mothefunerals.com.