MELVIN RENE MATHENY

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Melvin Matheny departed this life and answered the call from God on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 22. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Terrytown, LA. Melvin was employed with ARTCO American River Transportation Company for over 2 years where he was an experienced Deckhand 2. He grew a passion for ART which made him pursue tattooing as a hobby. Beloved son of Melmary Matheny and Philip Matheny, Jr. Stepson of Claude Gougisha, Jr. Grandson of Melvin DeJesus, Sr., Maria DeJesus, Philip Matheny, Sr., and Iris Matheny. Brother of Jasmine Stevenson, Makaylah Matheny, and Anaya Gougisha. Nephew of Maribel Bodenheimer, Jessica Matheny, James Matheny, Jack Bodenheimer, and the late Melvin DeJesus, Jr., also survived by a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 10:00A.M. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time. Interment: Will Be Private. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO 70 PEOPLE. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.