Ridge Michael

Melancon

Ridge Michael Melancon, a resident of Gramercy, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the age of 25.  He was born on June 28, 1995.  His passions in life included sports, fishing, hunting and being outdoors.  At a young age, he started playing baseball and soccer.  In high school, he played football and continued playing soccer.  He had a love for music.  He also participated in marathons. Listening to others was a special gift Ridge had and his radiating smile brought joy to everyone.

He is survived by his parents, Dustin and Monica Melancon; brother, Talan Wesley Melancon; grandmothers, Kyoko Slay and Sheila Melancon; aunts and uncles, Darby Melancon (Melissa), Darcie Roussel (Troy) and Drake Melancon (Keri); cousins, Brianna, Briar, Kennedie, Alexus, and DJ; great aunts and uncles, Donna Lemoine (Chucky), Kevin Klibert (Malou), Ronnie Kilbert (Cindy), George Melancon (Sandi), Roberta Melancon, Chuck Melancon (Sharon), Dale Melancon (Kim), and Liz Cantillo (David); and extended cousins and numerous friends.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Wesley Slay and Brian Melancon; great grandparents, Willie and Marie Klibert and Ulysses and Rose Melancon; and his uncle Bruce Melancon.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Rose Lynn Funeral Services from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paulina.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.