James Melvin LeBaron was born on November 30, 1954 and passed from this world on December 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Mary LeBaron and brothers Frank and Herman LeBaron as well as wife Burnette (Willis) LeBaron.

Though their time together was short, Melvin leaves behind his wife of seven years Fran (LeMoine) LeBaron. They found each other later in life and treasured every moment.

Melvin was an ASE Certified Master Tech and was known as one of the greatest in the area. He was an avid sportsman who loved hunting and fishing but most of all enjoyed playing music with his family and lifelong friends. If you ever heard music playing on LeBaron Hill, you could bet there would be an entire family gathered to sing, play guitar, and enjoy each other's company.

He also leaves behind his only sister Margie Owens and her husband Ron, daughter Amy Ennis and her husband John, son Corey LeBaron and his wife Kim, and son Casey LeBaron and his wife Gabby, daughter Amanda Normand, son Stanley Henderson and his husband John, daughter Danielle Crider and her husband Clifton, and son Luke Henson and his wife Angela.

Melvin had 19 grandchildren Sean and Ian Callahan, Caleb Ennis, Makenzie and Kandon Gorum, Samantha LeBaron, Paxton and Emma LeBaron, Hannah and Kelsey McElroy, Marisa, Thomas and David Crider, Cheyenne, Dylan, Bryce and Felicity Henson, Alice Nance, and Lizzy German, and 2 great grandchildren, Cheramie and Auden Callahan.

Melvin was also "second dad" to many special nieces and nephews as well as children of his close friends. He considered himself to be proudly adopted by his second family, Hardy and Darlene Sanders, who will always cherish his memory.

Melvin also leaves behind a flock of chickens, about a thousand cats, including Tinka, and his beloved chihuahua, Bella.

Visitation for family will be held at Southern Funeral Home in Winnfield, LA on Monday, December 6 from 4-5 pm. Friends are welcome from 5-8pm. Funeral will be held at Mars Hill Baptist Church in Verda, LA on Tuesday, December 7 at 10:00 am.

Pallbearers are Aaron Sanders, Jerry Landry, Ian Callahan, Sean Callahan, Walter Speed and Garland McCracken.

Honorary Pallbearer is Hardy Sanders,

We welcome friends to bring photos to display and for the family to have in remembrance.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com