Melvin J Rogers, Sr

Lydia–A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Melvin J. Rogers, Sr., age 90, on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Lydia. Fr. Randy Courville officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Nicholas Mausoleum in Patoutville.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and resume on Thursday, May 25, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. A Rosary will be prayed in the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

A native of Louisa and resident of New Iberia, Melvin J. Rogers, Sr., passed away on Sunday; May 21, 2023, at his residence.

Melvin was a simple man who enjoy the simple things in life. He spent many hours working in his vegetable gardens. He has a special green thumb for growing wonderful roses of all sorts.  He spent time fishing and most importantly he loved his wife and children. He enjoys spoiling the grand and great-grandchildren most of all.

Melvin is survived by his wife of 66 years, Myra Charpentier Rogers; 4 children, Charlene Gresham (William), Mary Rogers, Melvin J. Rogers, Jr., Dcn. Steve Rogers (Renee’); eighteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raoul and Nellie Verret Rogers, and one daughter, Susan Rogers Degeyter.

Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Melvin J. Rogers, Jr, Samuel Rogers, Johnathon Rogers, William Gresham, Will Gresham, Matthew Rogers, and Kyle Guillory.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana for the kindness and support they shared with the family.

Family and friends may sign the guest register book and/or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. 337-369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.