Born February 20, 1933 and on Friday, April 19th, 2019, Melvin Stringer, known to most as "Coach Stringer," passed away peacefully at his home. He graduated from Southern University Laboratory School in 1953 and served in the Korean War from 1953-1955. He received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Southern University A&M College in Secondary Education. Coach began his teaching and stellar coaching career at Scotlandville Senior High School and ended at Baker High School, where he taught social studies, driver's education and coached track and field teams that would go on to win several awards for high achievements. He was a member of The American Legion Post 502 in Scotlandville, Southern University Track and Field Association and Louisiana State University Track and Field Association. He leaves to cherish his legacy: two sons, Theadrick Stringer and Keith Phillips, one daughter, Rhonda Randall, two sisters, Ardra Neldare and Adrian Neldare Mayes, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife, Delores Stringer, his parents, Arthur and Thelma Neldare, two sisters, Marilyn Williams and Betty Reaux. Visitation will be Friday, April 26th, 2019, at 9 a.m. at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 and the Celebration of Coach Stringer's Life and Legacy will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be held at Louisiana National Cemetery, 303 W. Mt. Pleasant Zachary Rd, Zachary, LA 70791.
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Thanks, Coach Stringer for your support and guidance with our SHS 1973-1974 boys' and girls' track and field teams. You helped take our girls' team to a State Championship. Your legacy will never fade. You will be missed.
Rashida Freeman Betts
November 18, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Scotlandville High Class'75
May 4, 2019
Coach Stringer I have so many memories with you to mention so Rest on we got it from herr
April 30, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Darrick/Crystal Joseph
Student
April 27, 2019
Condolences to the Stringer Family. May God comfort your family during this time. Growing up in Scotlandville, Coach Stringer was big part of my life. He was close friends with my father and he also taught me Driver's Ed. He will truly be missed.
Rachelle Wicker
April 26, 2019
Coach Stringer you will be missed by the SCOTLANDVILLE family so much! You made a big impact on my life advising me about my education! I can hear you telling me in Driver Ed, SLOW DOWN FRISBY! LOL THANK YOU CHOACH!
Carl Frisby
April 26, 2019
RIP Coach Stinger you were much more than a coach a lover of your community as well as the students and their families.You will be truly missed for your kindness.
Thyra Johnson
April 26, 2019
RIP, coach Stringer our prayers go out to the Stringer family, the Jackson family scotlandville high school.
Milton Jackson
April 26, 2019
R.I.P. Coach Stringer, you will be greatly missed. You were my Drivers Education Teacher at Scotlandville High in 1973. You've earned your Wings
Lydia Mack-Harleaux
April 26, 2019
Rest in peace coach
April 26, 2019
Coach Stringer was as solid as they come. He positively impacted the lives of many young people in the schools where he worked in the classroom as well as on and off the track field. He will be long remembered.
To his family, may the peace of God Almighty embrace you and you find comfort in knowing that Coach Stringer, too, is at peace.
With deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences.
SSHS C/O 1967
Anna M. Ridley Etuk
April 25, 2019
Rip Coach Stringer love you class of 1980
Gwen Norwood
April 25, 2019
My prayer are with the Stringer family my teacher Scotlandville class of 1980 you will be missed RIP
Gwendolyn Frisby
April 25, 2019
My condolences to the family.I will be praying for all of you. Coach taught me in high school. SCOTLANDVILLE HIGH CLASS OF 1978
Ruby Mitchell McCray
April 25, 2019
To the Stringer family my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement.. The Lee Family!!!!!!!
Eddie and Ora Dean Lee
April 25, 2019
To the Stringer family, on behalf of the family of Earl T Taylor, Sr. (deceased), sincerest condolences and prayers to your family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Coach Stringer was a coaching colleague of my father, Earl T Taylor, a Park Vista neighbor, and a discipline center monitor when my son and other young people sometimes needed extra guidance. May the LORD bless your family with His peace, comfort, strength, and love as Coach Stringer begins his eternal life.
Eileen A Taylor
April 25, 2019
Our hearts are heavy after learning of your passing but we know that you're in God's care now. Deepest sympathy from Baker High School Class of 1988 Track and Field.
Sondra Scott
April 25, 2019
Extending our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family
Fred and Elmira Wicker family
April 25, 2019
With sympathy and remembrance.
Scotlandville High School Class of 1967
Delilah McManus
April 25, 2019
May the angels always be around you (RIP)
Mary Mills
April 24, 2019
To: The Stringer Family
Deepest heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement.
Liz Young
c/o 70
Liz Young
April 24, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for the family
John Morgan
Friend
April 24, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the Stringer family during this difficult time. Coach stringer will be missed and never forgotten. Coach Stringer was not only an excellent track and field coach, he was a great life coach as well. Rest in Peace Coach Stringer. We love you!!
Marsha Johnson Evans
"SHS C/O 1972 & 1971 Girls State Track Team"
Marsha Johnson-Evans
April 24, 2019
SCOTLANDVILLE HIGH CLASS OF 1975
WILL MISS YOU.
April 24, 2019
Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.
Barry Jarreau
April 24, 2019
He was a good man he did a lot of good for a lot of people I'm going to miss you coach you taught me a lot how to drive and all the mistakes I made you ask me what you doing I love you coach
Mary A Lee
April 24, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Stringer family. Know that others share in your lost. He was a great coach. May God bless you. Class of 1979 Scotlandville Senior High School
Zan Mars Jones
April 24, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
C/O "1990"
K. Jackson Hamilton
April 24, 2019
I am sincerely sorry for your loss and my warmest condolences are extended to the family. God understands the comfort that we need when we lose a loved one. May you confide in Him always because His understanding is beyond measure. (Psalm 147:3)
T L
April 24, 2019
Condolences to the family.
Ave Bonham
April 23, 2019
Uncle Melvin you will be truly missed
Kathryn Jones
Family
April 23, 2019
Deepest sympathy to all of you. May all of your fond memories, give you peace at this time and the days ahead. I'm sure Melvin's life as a teacher / coach touched many. May the Lord continue to bless all of you... Georgia Smith & family, cousins from Lorain, Ohio...
Georgia Smith
April 23, 2019
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