Melvin Maurice Boyett, Jr., 62, of Orange, Texas, passed away on April 11, 2020, in Beaumont, Texas.

Born in Orange, Texas, on July 19, 1957, he was the son of Melvin Maurice Boyett, Sr. and Ann Boyett. Melvin was the owner and operator of Boyett Construction. He was a licensed scuba diver and enjoyed being in the water whenever he got the chance. Melvin also enjoyed drag racing and monster trucks. He especially loved playing bingo and dogs held a special place in his heart. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Boyett, Sr.; his sisters, Rita Hucko and Virginia Taylor; and his cousin, William Dickey.

He is survived by his mother, Ann Boyett of Bridge City; his son, Logan Maurice Boyett of Orange; his grandchildren, Seth Courtney and Kirby Courtney; his sister, Becky Platt and husband Ronnie of Bridge City; his childhood friends, Wayne McClelland and Wesley Lewis; his close friends, Ray Herns and Ronnie Raley; his special cousin, Gerald Rodgers; and many other close friends, too numerous to count, to include his many friends in the dump truck business; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Tracie Salsbury, RN, Lakeshia Bryant, LVN, Linda Dodd, LVN, and Carrie Nugent, CNA, and the many other nurses and staff at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont for their love and support.