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Melvin Terrance Obituary

Melvin Joseph Terrance, III departed this life at University Medical Center on Monday, October 31, 2016. Beloved son of Melvin Joseph Terrance, Jr. and Lisa Marie Jackson. Grandson of Joseph Jackson, Jr., Iva G. Green, Marie C. Terrance, and the late Melvin J. Terrance, Sr. Great grandson of the late Henrietta G. Calhoun, Dorothy Jackson, McKinley Goins, Sr., and Joseph Jackson, Sr. Brother of Brice Terrance, Marcus Allen, Aurora Stewart, Iva Jackson, Ashley Langlois, and Monique Allen. Uncle of the late Imani Reed, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 31 years a native of Gretna, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA . Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral services at St. Stephen Baptist Church 1738 L. B. Landry Ave. New Orleans, LA on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 10:00a.m. Rev. Norman Francis officiating. Visitation will begin at 8:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Christian Social Cemetery-Gretna, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Nov. 9 to Nov. 14, 2016.

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November 13, 2016

Our prayers and love is for all the members of our family. May God's mercy and love be with Melvin.

Daniel Vincent & Family(McKinney, Tx)

Jim Brown

November 12, 2016

R.I.P ole boy see you in the morning!

Quiana Duplessis

November 12, 2016

Earth has no sorrow Heaven can't heal praying for the family Hold on to God unchanging hands

Ramona (Nonie) Lewis

November 11, 2016

Melvin rest now my cousin

Twila Richardson

November 11, 2016

Rest In Peace Take your rest..... Amen

Deidra Howard

November 11, 2016

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Praying for you all that this too shall pass. Keep trusting GOD.

Royce

November 11, 2016

Keep your head up Melvin. Much Luv 2 you my brother you have my deepest sympathies. Condolences to your family

RACHELLE GOINS-JOHNSON

November 11, 2016

BOOCHIE may God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again and keep smiling God loves when you smile your number one TEEDY will always love you I Adore you love always TEEDY Rachel

Djuna Jefferson

November 11, 2016

Father God allow peace for this family and strength.praying for all family.
DJuna Jefferson

Sandy Smith

November 10, 2016

So sorry to see you leave nephew, may god bless your soul, to my friend Lisa god will heal your broken heart, and to my niece Donisha, pray and aak god to fill that void in your life now that Melvin is gone, remember there will be better and brighter days ahead, RIP MELVIN

November 10, 2016

To my cousin Iva Jean and family,
I was deeply saddened when I heard of Melvin,s passing. I will continue to pray for you and the family as well as with you all.
G. A. Brown

Robert and Brigette Jenkins

November 10, 2016

We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. We send you thoughts of comfort.

Uncle Alvin & Aunt Winda

November 10, 2016

To My Family the Terrance,
There are no words I can say that can bring you peace at this moment. But there is one name I know that can, Jesus Christ. May His Love, Peace, Strength and Loving Arms comfort you today and forever in your time of grief.

November 9, 2016

To Ivy Jean and family,
You have my heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your love one . I will continue to pray with you and for you.
Gloria A. Coleman

Nancy Richard

November 9, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Terrance family as we offer our heartfelt condolences. Love you Lisa and Iva.
Henry and Trinette Cambrice
Nancy Richard

Denise Duplessis Forde

November 9, 2016

With deepest sympathy to the Terrance family, so sorry for lost my prayers are with you Melvin @ family.

David McGowan

November 9, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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