Melvin Cormer, Sr.

Melvin Ray Comer Sr., age 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 7:17 p.m. He was a native of Dayton, WA and a resident of Thibodaux, LA.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. in the Magnolia Chapel on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with burial following in the church cemetery.

Melvin is survived by his wife of 56 years, Maria Guadalupe Silva Comer; daughters, Melva G. Comer and fiancé, Todd Whitney, Rosa C. Arabie, Jane C. Lyons and husband, Hilliard "James", and Cindy C. Adam and husband, Delton "D.J." ; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Chester Alfred and Pauline Marie Skinner Comer; son, Melvin R. Comer, Jr.; daughter, Maria C. Naquin; brother, Alfred Comer; sisters, May Comer, Melva Collins, and Judy Sims.

Melvin was a parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He served in the US Navy. He was a past member of the Houma Lions Club, and United Veterans League. He enjoyed watching movies, playing cards, and spending quality time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He also loved his pets. He will be greatly missed by all whose hearts he touched with his unconditional love and sense of humor.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Comer family.