Melvin Lee Becker, 80, of Orange, Texas, passed away on January 26, 2019, in Houston, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2019, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange with Pastor Tom Haas officiating. Burial will follow the service at Orange Forest Lawn Cemetery in West Orange, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Thorndale, Texas, on December 2, 1938, he was the son of Edwin Becker and Hattie (Roepke) Becker. Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired as a Maintenance Technician from DuPont Sabine River Works after 30 years of employment. He was a life time member of the American Legion Post 49, the VFW Post 2775, and the N.R.A. He enjoyed fishing and was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Astros. He was a loving father and grandfather who will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Hattie Becker; and his loving wife of 59 years, Blondine Becker.
Melvin is survived by his children, Sabina King and husband Jimmy of Orange, Kenneth Becker of Orange, Randy Becker and wife Joanie of Orange, and Lisa Argo and husband James, of College Station; grandchildren, Amber Honsinger, Eric Becker, Brad Becker, Mathew King, Cody Becker, Jason Becker, Dustin Hughes, and Tyler Ringer; great-grandchildren, Jacob Honsinger, Bree Becker, Brody Becker, Evie Becker, Max Becker, Mia Rose King, Chip Honsinger, Lane Hughes, Kelsie Hughes, Casen Hughes, James Hughes, Katherine Long, and Zephyr Ringer.
Serving as pallbearers will be Eric Becker, Brad Becker, Mathew King, Cody Becker, Jason Becker, Jonathan Honsinger, and Jacob Honsinger.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions can be made to The American Legion at P.O. Box 361626, Indianapolis, IN 46236 or to Grace Lutheran Church at 2300 Eddleman Rd. Orange, TX 77632.
Condolences
Teresa Roepke
February 1, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope time and the Grace of God helps with your pain and loss.
Nancy Elmore
February 1, 2019
my husband loved melvin they were friends for many years and also glenn loved his dad.i met melvin at alberts inn back in the late 70s. I loved him and loved to sit with him and eat a hamburger that blondena cooked at alberts inn.Im so sorry for your loss.Nancy Elmore.
Carla Evans
February 1, 2019
Prayers for family, I enjoyed your mom and dad very much, the best friends ever! Lots of love
Carla Evans
Claybar Funeral Home
January 31, 2019
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James
January 30, 2019
Thoughts & prayers for all the family "AN AMAZING FAMILY"!!! MELVIN'S been around my family since before I was born so I've always thought of him as a father figure & looked up to him. I'm gonna always treasure the days as a young boy going fishing & crawfish on the sabine river area with him & my father. We've shared amazing times together at the Eagles club, American Legion, & even at my family's house in Louisiana. He's always been there for me day or night. His passing has left a huge hole n my heart but I'm extremely Happy for him because now he's smiling & happy again with his wife!!! RIP min Melvin I LOVE YOU & WILL MISS YOU MORE THAN YOU COULD EVER HAVE KNOWN!!! FLY HIGH & WATCH OVER US ALL UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN!!!
Terry
January 29, 2019
My good memories are when Melvin would always pick on me no matter the subject. If he didn't pick on me something was wrong. He was always there for me through my ups and downs, I loved when we did talk serious. I will miss him so much. R.I.P. my dear friend.
Terry & Ronnie Gill
January 29, 2019
Terry & Ronnie Gill lit a candle in memory of Melvin Lee Becker
Sam And Melissa Kirksey
January 28, 2019
WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF DIFFICULTY.