Alton Bernard Melancon

Alton Melancon, a beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, and Friend entered eternal rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was 64 years old. Alton is affectionately known for being there for family and friends in times of need. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 30, 1961.

He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Frank Bowman, Sirquira Bowman (Britney), Alton and Adrian Bowman, his grandchildren; Frank Bowman Jr., Neansha Bowman, Keansha Bowman, Ayden Bowman, his sister; Sonja Melancon. Devoted nephew of Beulah Anderson, Doris Hale, Bernadette Mitchell, Betty McDaniels, Frank Washington Jr. and Maurice Melancon (Deborah). Uncle of Laquanda and Sandrika Melancon. He is preceded in death by his parents Alton Melancon Sr. and Sandra Smith, his life long companion; Janice Bowman, grandparents; Jimmie Lee Smith, Beulah Smith, Viola Washington and Frank Washington Sr., granddaughter Serenity Bowman, daughter-in- law Lorea Bowman, nephew Deiontay Melancon, uncles Robert Hale Sr., Jimmie Lee Smith Jr., Clifford Bijou, aunts Arlene Washington and Marva Patterson.

Relatives, Friends of the Family, pastors, employees of Ochsner Medical Center, Veterans Hospital are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Services on Tuesday May 26, 2026 at Gentilly Baptist Church, 5145 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, La. at 11AM. The visitation will begin at 10AM. Interment Providence Memorial Park.

Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home.

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