Esteban "Rookie" "Amtrak" C. Melendez, Jr., a retired truck driver entered into eternal rest peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 12:25a.m. Husband of Sandra Martin Melendez. Father of Timothy (Onika) Magee, Eric (Shannon) Magee, George (Alicia) Woods, III, Renard Woods, Damien Woods, Felecia Melendez, Rene' Woods (Hodges) Thierry. Son of the late Janet B. Lewis and Esteban C. Melendez, Sr. Stepson of the late Willie J. Lewis. Grandson of the late Felicia Boudreaux, James Brown, Centeno and Anacleta Melendez, Lillian Reed Roberts, and John Roberts. Brother of Kevin Melendez, Robert J. Mcgee, Anthony Mcgee, Ivan Mcgee, Shelia Melendez (Willie) Sykes, and Chekeitha Mcgee (Willie-Ray) Anders and the late Benita M. Melendez Graham. Nephew of the late Albert Brown. Brother in law of the late Leslie Graham and Willie Ray Anders, also survived by 32 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 60 years a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family; employees of New Orleans Sheriff Dept., Winn Dixie Warehouse, Consolidated Freightways, Yellow Freight, and Excel Trucking of Franklinton, La. are invited to attend the funeral service at Davis Mortuary Service 6820 Westbank Expressway Marrero, La. on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 1:00p.m. Interment: Will Be Private To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.