Reginald Kelly Melancon, a 28-year-old African American male, was born on March 11, 1986. He attended Eleanor McMain Senior High School. He was the son of Wanda G. Melancon and Christopher Smith Sr., and the grandson of Gloria Mae Smith and the late Bernice Madear Hamilton, Victor Kelly Melancon, and Kermit Smith. He was a devoted friend to Ayshala Smith and a stepfather to Wynter Smith. He was also the brother of Christopher Smith Jr. and Jamal Smith.
His family included devoted aunts Cynthia, Deborah, Oleander, and the late Gloria Buckles, as well as a special aunt, Alfreda Johnson. He was the uncle of Christopher III, Daren, Jo'Corey Smith, and Ja'Ryn Willis. His godparents were Deborah and Reginald, and he was the godbrother of T'aminee Lewis, Hailey Perry, and Devon Otkins. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
Reginald Kelly Melancon passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2014, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home in New Orleans. The visitation took place from 8:00 am until 10:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am. A private burial was held afterward.
According to the National Gun Violence Memorial, a 28-year-old African American male named Reginald Melancon died on April 26, 2014, in Texas. However, there is no additional information available regarding the circumstances of his death, nor are there any details about arrests or suspects related to this case.
Based on the available information, it is unclear if the Reginald Melancon who died in Texas is the same individual as Reginald Kelly Melancon who passed away in New Orleans. There is no publicly available information regarding any arrests, suspects, or further details surrounding the death of either individual.
