Melvin Porche departed this life on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Son of the late Raymond and Florence Porche. Father of the late Melvin Davis. Stepfather of Yentl Bryan. Grandfather of Melanie, Malika, and Mylea Davis, Naloni and Jase Bryan, Rumer and Denim Owens. Brother of Raymond (Clara), Roosevelt (Estelle), Alton, Greg (Castine), Carmel (the Late Carver), Ruby, Thelma (Roosevelt), Patricia (Charlie) and the late Antoine, Wilfred, Sylvia, and Elenora. Devoted friend of Roy Camese and Jasper (Bucky) Lee Branch , also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Pilgrim B.C., Fischer Community Church, Second Zion B.C., St. Stephen B.C., Second Good Hope B.C., and neighboring churches are invited to attend graveside service at Restlawn Park Cemetery 4004 U.S. 90 West, Avondale, La on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at 11:30a.m. Pastor James Nelson Brown officiating Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com