Melvin Carrier, Jr.

June 19, 1945-July 10, 2020

Melvin Carrier Jr. was born June 19, 1945 to Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Mary Carrier Sr. in Port Arthur, Texas and died Friday, July 10, 2020. He was the first born of their five children. At an early age the family moved to DeQuincy.

Here he attended Grand Avenue High School and graduated with the class of 1964. Melvin was a part of a basketball team that made history. He attended Grambling College State University where he received a BS degree in biology and chemistry in 1969. His last duty station in the United States Army was Fort Rucker where he worked with USAARL in hearing research. He retired in 1989.

Melvin met and married Elizabeth Gray and to this reunion they added Galery and Bobbie Gray.

Melvin Jr. was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Carrier Sr.; and a brother, Charles Carrier.

He leaves to cherish his memories his mother Mrs. Mary Carrier of DeQuincy; his wife, Elizabeth Carrier; stepchildren, Galery and Bobbie; grandson, Seth, all of DeQuincy; two sisters, Helen (Robert) Mitchell of Grambling and Carla Drake of Topeka, Kan.; one brother, Michael Carrier, and sister-in-law, Freddie Diane Carrier of DeQuincy; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Melvin was laid to rest on Monday, July 13, at 1:30 p.m. at Jennings National Cemetery in Jennings.

(Paid Memorial)

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