Melvin Anthony Trosclair Sr

On Friday, December 13th, 2013 Melvin, T-Mel Pawpaw Cottonpicker Trosclair, Sr. passed from this world to eternal life surrounded by his loving wife, seven children, twelve grandchildren, son in laws, and daughter in laws. Funeral services will be at 12 Noon, on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Crossing Place Fellowship in Franklin. Melvin will be laid to rest at the cemetery near his home immediately following the services. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM at Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, in New Iberia. A Eulogy Service will be at 6:00 PM Wednesday. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the Crossing Place Fellowship Church, in Franklin, from 9:00 AM until time of service. Pallbearers will be Melvin Trosclair Jr., Michael Trosclair, Jeremiah Gachassin, John Simon, Jr., Steven Self, Alvin Trosclair, Jr., and Phillip Trosclair Sr. Honorary Pallbearers are Matthew Trosclair, Kristian Trosclair, Kayson Trosclair, Jasper Vasichek, and Jesse Trosclair. After a lifetime of work on the water, Melvin recently retired from fourteen years of service with Crosby Tugs LLC. Yet he exited life after a short illness, peacefully in the arms of Chirst. He is survived by his wife, Theresa Schouest Trosclair. Seven children: Kattina Trosclair Brittan from West Monroe, LA; Melvin A. Trosclair, Jr. and wife, Natalie C. Trosclair of Cypremort Point, LA; Michael S. Trosclair and wife, Christina B. Trosclair of Cypremort Point, LA; Bridget Trosclair Vasichek and husband, Dan Vasicheck of Great Falls, MT; Grace F. Trosclair of Alexandria, LA; Joy Trosclair of Cypremort Point, LA; and Faith Trosclair Self and husband, Steven Self of Ruston, LA. His twelve grandchildren: Jeremiah Gachassin, Matthew Trosclair, Neveah Trosclair, Braylyn Boutte, Brittlyn Suire, Alexia Prince, Kristian Trosclair, Jasper Vasichek, John Simon, Jr., Kayson Trosclair, Jesse Trosclair, and Jazmyn Self. His brothers, Alvin, Phillip, Jimmy, and Johnny Trosclair and his sisters, Judy Trosclair Downs and Charlene Trosclair Dugas; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Calvin Trosclair Sr., his mother, Mary Verdin Trosclair, Paternal and Maternal Grandparents. Melvin will be remembered by many for his musical contributions to society and by the musical legacy he left in his grandchildren. He will always be remembered for his love and passion for Christ Jesus and the furtherance of the Good News. I left the earth early, my dear loved ones. I had a task to do in evermore. I hope the time we spent is cherished, Long after I am gone. Because today I walk on golden paths, Singing to the Most High. There are no more tears, No more pain, But I am here, and Im guarding you all. Do not be afraid, I stand with you always; Rejoice with me, Ive made it home. Jesus is here, and His Heavenly Host; I await the day in joyous array, When we will meet again. Love always-One Another-I pray, For I have loved you, And now I go to Love Eternal In Evermore. Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd, New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331, is in charge of the arrangements.