James Melerine Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 26, 2023, at the age of 86, James Melerine Sr. (New Orleans, Louisiana) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Melerine Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Frank "Neko" Melerine and Florence Brining Melerine; and his siblings, Walter Melerine (late Betty "Mondy") and Beverly Dolese (late Clarence "Putty"). He is survived by : his wife Lena Owens Melerine; his children, James Melerine, Jr. (Karen), Lona Cook (Charlie), Cheryl Melerine, Timothy Melerine (Alisha) and Lance Melerine; his grandchildren, Celeste, Holden, Travis Melerine, Corey, Dillon, Sarah Cook, Trysta Smith, Aubree Newcomb, Cameron, Timothy, Jr., Clare Melerine, Laken and Lathen Melerine; and his sister Catherine "Dudy" Menesses (late Clarence "Beyo"). He is also survived by loving great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.