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Melvin Daniel Obituary

"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." Joshua 24:15. Rev. Melvin F. Daniel passed away at his home on April 9, 2013, at the age of 83. He was born on Jan. 13, 1930 in Lexington, Indiana. He was a veteran of the Korean War, a retired chemical worker for 40 years, and a bi-vocational pastor for 30 years. He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Estel; daughter, Leslie Daniel Watson and husband, James Watson; 2 grandchildren, Jeremy and wife, Jennifer Watson, Danielle and husband, Derek Duplessis; a great-granddaughter Mackenzie Grace Watson; a sister, Barbara Jean and husband, Clifford Bare; and numerous brother and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, and nephews. His is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Mamie Daniel; brother, William Daniel; and son, Jay Daniel. Visitation will be held at Ourso Funeral home, Gonzales, LA on Thursday , April 11 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm and resume at Little Prairie Baptist Church, Prairieville, LA on Friday, April 12 from 9:00am until funeral service at 11:00am celebrated by Rev. Leon Carpenter and Rev. Bruce Worrell with burial to follow at Carpenters Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Watson, Derek Duplessis, Steve Daniel, Gerrold Daniel, Leigh Rogers, and Greg Bare. Honorary pallbearers will be James Watson, Don Ghore, and Mike Daniel. To offer condolences to the family, visit www.oursofh.com.

Published by The Advocate from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2013.
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We are so sorry for ya'LLs loss.Bro.Mel was a great man and showed everyone compassion.Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.We all will miss him,his humor,his knowledge of God.

Louis,Myrt,Josh Templet

April 12, 2013

Our thoughs and prayers are with you. We know he will be missed.

Amy & Valarie. Patty Chauvin

April 11, 2013

Estel, we are praying for you and the family. Melvin will be missed, but we know he is with his Lord.

Bob And Rachel Bowling

Bobby Bowling

April 11, 2013

Mel was a great brother-in-law. He took good care of our sister and their family. He was justifiably proud of his service to his Lord and to the community in which he lived. We were honored to have him in our family. Our sister made a good choice 65 years ago.------- Emerson and Ellen Wells, DeKalb, IL

April 10, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

jo mehl

April 10, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home

April 10, 2013

We are so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, father,and grandfather. Theodore&Blanche Bueto

April 10, 2013

I worked with Mel for nearly 30yrs. He was a hard working man. My thoughts and prayers are with you, his wife and family. Blessings, Wally

Wally Turner

April 10, 2013

We are very saddened by the loss of Brother Mel. But will always remember him for his constant quest of souls for the Lord. We pray for comfort and strength for his wonderful family. With Love-Gracie Foshee & Elaine Weise

Gracie Foshee

April 10, 2013

Uncle Mel will always have a very special place in my heart. He is a role model for a parent, spouse, and most importantly a loving Christian. He will be missed greatly. Our prayers and love to his beautiful wife Aunt Estel and his daughter Leslie, James, and his grandchildren.

Michelle Daniel

April 10, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Johnnie & Joyce Gates
Alan & Wanda Gates
Vickie & Steve Hebert
Sherry & Chris Fletcher

April 10, 2013

You all have my deepest sympathies and prayers at this difficult time. Mr. Mel was a wonderful man who I fondly remember. May all your wonderful memories help you through this time.

Tracy Whittington-Geiger

April 10, 2013

We will always remember Bro. Mel as a Christian and family man. That family included not just his kinfolks but church members, friends, and neighbors. We'll always love Bro. Mel and his "crew-cut"! The Ducotes

Sharon Ducote

April 10, 2013

Leslie and Family, we love y'all very much and our hearts are heavy with the loss of Bro Mel. Our comfort is that we KNOW where he is at.

Tonya Aultman

April 10, 2013

So Sorry to hear of Brother Mel's death..You are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Ernest & Ester Woodard

Woodard Family

April 9, 2013

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